culminate
verb
/ˈkal.mɪ.næɪt/
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/ˈkʌl.məˌneɪt/
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- (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.
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culminare
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culmination
noun
/ˌkal.mɪˈnæɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
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- (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.
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culminazione
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