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Meaning of climax
The most intense or exciting moment in a sequence of events or a process
Etymology of climax
The word "climax" originates from the Greek word "klimax," meaning "ladder," and the Latin word "climax," which was used to describe a rung on a ladder
Historically, the term was used to describe a gradual progression or ascent, and it was later applied to the most intense or exciting moment in a sequence of events
Synonyms
apex
pinnacle
peak
height
high point
culmination
culmination point
turning point
watershed
highlight
milestone
endpoint
finale
conclusion
termination
end
completion
fulfillment
realization
attainment
achievement
triumph
victory
highwater mark
crowning point
acme
zenith
meridian
summit
crest
top
tip
vertex
apogee
elevation
ascent
consummation
perfection
Definitions
- The most intense or exciting moment in a sequence of events or a process
- * A dramatic or exciting conclusion to a series of events
- * The point of greatest intensity or excitement in a drama, story, or sequence of events
Usage Examples
- The fireworks display reached its climax with a burst of colorful explosions
- * The movie's climax was an action-packed chase scene
- * The company's climax was the launch of their new product
Antonyms
beginning
start
commencement
inception
initiation
introduction
opening
low point
nadir
bottom
trough
slump
decline
downturn
anticlimax
letdown
disappointment
frustration
disillusionment
dissipation