culminating

[kuhl-muh-ney-ting]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonculminating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of culminating¹

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

Example Sentences

A sweeping bill would overhaul how reading is taught in California classrooms — mandating phonics-based lessons and culminating decades of debate on how best to teach children this foundational skill.

From Los Angeles Times

All these elements simmer and boil as “Task” barrels to the inevitable collision of forces, culminating in tense standoffs, a lengthy, adrenalized action sequence and a few shudder-inducing surprises.

From Salon

A trail of blood and broken acrylic nails helped solve a grisly Ventura County murder, authorities say — culminating Friday in the conviction of a couple for beating and murdering the man’s ex-girlfriend.

From Los Angeles Times

He won three of his first nine Championship games and one of his last nine that season, culminating with a costly play-off final defeat by Martin's Southampton.

From BBC

The 16 October ceremony, held at the Utilita Arena and to be broadcast by the BBC, will feature live performances from some of the 12 shortlisted artists, culminating in the announcement of the winner.

From BBC