culmination

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
• (British) IPA: /ˌkʌl.mɪnˈeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

culmination

1. (astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
2. Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:apex

Related terms

• culminate

Translations

• German: Gipfelpunkt
• Russian: кульмина́ция

Translations

• German: Höhepunkt
• Russian: кульмина́ция

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