Culmination

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kÊŒl.mɪnˈeɪ.ʃən/

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From French culmination

Full definition of culmination

Noun

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.

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