Culmination
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Culmination is a noun meaning (astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
Meaning
(astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
More Meanings
- (US) An attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.
- (US, education) A ceremony marking the completion of studies at an elementary school, middle school or junior high school.
- (UK, Canada) An endpoint arrived at after some series of actions or events, or some period, usually after the series or period has ended. The sum of something.
Word Forms
- culminations
Synonyms for culmination
Depending on context, synonyms include apogee, closing, windup, completion, mop up, climax.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apogee, mop up, climax, closing, windup, completion.
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