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Culminate
/ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/
Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
📖 Definitions of "Culminate"
verb
- 1
Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
- 2
To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.
- 3
To reach a climax; to come to the decisive point (especially as an end or conclusion).
"The class will culminate with a rigorous examination."
- 4
To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.
adjective
- 1
Relating to the culmen
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