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    Culminant (en. Culminating)

    /kyl.mi.nɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who reaches its peak.
    The climax of the concert was unforgettable.
    Le moment culminant du concert a été inoubliable.
    One that occurs at the highest degree.
    The emotions were at their peak during the announcement of the results.
    Les émotions étaient culminantes lors de l'annonce des résultats.
    Said of something that reaches its maximum.
    The tension was palpable before the big match.
    La tension était culminante avant le grand match.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'culminans', present participle of 'culminare', meaning 'to reach a summit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    climax
    The most important or highest moment of an event.
    point culminant
    culminating blow
    The action that concludes a story or plot.
    coup culminant

    Related Words

    culmination
    The culmination or highest point of something.
    culmination
    culminating
    Said of something that reaches its maximum.
    culminant

    Slang Meanings

    State of extreme excitement.
    The party was exhilarating, everyone was having a blast.
    La fête était culminante, tout le monde s'amusait follement.