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/ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ · noun
(astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit..
Use culmination when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Culmination means (astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit..
Common synonyms include apogee, closing, windup, completion.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use culmination where its definition matches the intended context.
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