dénouement

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From French dénoument.

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  • (UK) IPA: /deˈnuːmɑ̃/
  • (US) IPA: /deɪnuˈmɑnt/, /deɪnuˈmɑ̃/

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dénouement (plural dénouements)

  1. (often used metaphorically) The conclusion or resolution of a plot.

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From Old French desnouer (to unknot) from Latin nōdus (a knot).

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  • IPA: /denumɑ̃/

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dénouement m. (plural dénouements)

  1. outcome
  2. (theater) dénouement
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