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Definition of culmination

culmination

/ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
cul · mi · na · tion
Plural:culminations
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Adjective:culminant
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• noun

1

The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long period of development, effort, or progression.

Example

"Winning the championship was the culmination of years of rigorous training and dedication."

2

In astronomy, the passage of a celestial body across the observer's meridian, reaching its highest or lowest apparent altitude in the sky.

Example

"The astronomers calibrated their instruments to record the star's upper culmination at midnight."

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• Rhymes for culmination

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Late Latin culminatio, from the verb culminare ('to crown or reach the highest point'), ultimately derived from Latin culmen ('summit, peak, or rooftop').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Culmination. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/culmination
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