culminate

English

/ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
  • (intransitive) To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.
  • (intransitive) To reach a climax; to come to the decisive point (especially as an end or conclusion).
  • (transitive) To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.

Etymology

Derived from Latin culminatus, culmen (peak, the highest point, acm, summit, apex).

Origin

Latin

culmen

Gloss

peak, the highest point, acm, summit, apex

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Kanji

岳, 峰

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