culminating

American  

[kuhl-muh-ney-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

1. being or nearing the highest point or final stage.

   The mountain, which rises to 1,125 meters, is the culminating point of the Luberon mountain range.

   All students are required to participate in a capstone course that serves as the culminating experience of the degree.

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Other Word Forms

• nonculminating adjective

Etymology

Origin of culminating

First recorded in 1660–70; culminat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Lawrence has said he envisioned “Shrinking” as culminating in a three-season arc that begins in grief and steps into forgiveness, before exploring what it means to move forward.

From Salon

Administrators said the company, which was founded in 1993, had been struggling over the past year, culminating in poorer-than-expected sales over the Christmas period.

From BBC

Walt Disney Co. selected theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro to be the company’s next chief executive, culminating the most closely-watched succession drama in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

"Through moments of doubt, laughter, and rediscovery, they create new music that reflects who they are now - culminating in what will become a landmark album of its time," Netflix added.

From BBC

As the 2025 winner of the Emanuel R. Freedman scholarship from the Overseas Press Club Foundation, Jared reported from Panama on the U.S.-China rivalry, culminating in an in-depth report for Politico Magazine.

From The Wall Street Journal