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

Tensions between the two generals later emerged, culminating in deadly fighting between their forces by mid-April 2023.

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The defending champions have reached the knockouts unbeaten, the group stage culminating in their most convincing win so far as they bowled out South Africa - who are England's semi-final opponents - for just 97.

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He fled the African island nation after weeks of protests over persistent power and water shortages, culminating in a military takeover led by Col Michael Randrianirina.

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The Party’s anxiety reflects how quickly investor confidence and allied coordination hardened after the announcement, culminating in last week’s G-7 statement reaffirming unity against coercive trade practices.

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After the city of New Orleans took down four statues in May 2017, a fierce backlash erupted, culminating in the infamous Charlottesville rally in August.

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