Culminating Meaning and Definition
Culminating
Pronunciation
/ˈkʌlˌmənˌaɪtɪŋ/
Part of Speech
Noun or Verb
Definition
A culminating point or event is the highest or most intense moment in a series of events, a turning point that marks the climax of a process or phase.
Etymology
From Latin culmen, meaning “summit” or “apex”, and the suffix -ing, forming a verb or noun indicating a state or condition.
Usage Notes
Culminating is often used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts to describe a peak or pinnacle in a process or phase.
Cultural References
Culminating has appeared in various scientific and literary works, including a poem by William Wordsworth and a novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- To reach a culminating point
- A turning point in history
Related Words or Phrases
- Apex
- Pinnacle
- Breach
Collocations
- Culminating in a crisis
- A critical culminating point
- To culminate in success
Frequency of Use
Culminating is a relatively rare word, but it has gained more prominence in recent years due to increased use in academic and technical contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Culminating
- Culminating point
- Culmination point