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culminate verb

  /ˈkʌl.məˌneɪt/ , /ˈkʌl.mɪnˌeɪt/
  • (intransitive, astronomy) Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
  • (intransitive) To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.
  • (intransitive, figuratively) To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.
 culminer
  • (transitive) To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.
 aboutir à, conduire à, déboucher sur, se terminer par

culmination

aboutissement

culmination noun

  /ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ , /ˌkʌl.mɪnˈeɪ.ʃən/
  • (astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
  • (US) Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.
 apogée
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