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

The special will include a traditional countdown at midnight, culminating with the renowned Nashville Music Note Drop.

From Los Angeles Times

KCK, long an exporter of great athletes like the Olympic gold medalist Maurice Green, became a sports importer, a brilliant strategy culminating this month in that commitment from the Chiefs.

From The Wall Street Journal

MCG pitches have been spicy ever since, culminating in this year's jalapeno.

From BBC

After the Newcastle game, United have four games in a fortnight, culminating in the FA Cup third-round tie with Brighton.

From BBC

In its prospectus, the company said it has experienced more than 50 years of consecutive annual sales growth, culminating in sales north of $20 billion every year since 2021.

From MarketWatch