culmination

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: kʌlmɪnˈeɪʃən, SAMPA:

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

[edit] Noun

culmination (plural culminations)

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.

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:apex