climactic
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/klaɪˈmæktɪk/
peak moment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'climactic' originates from the Greek word 'klimax,' meaning 'ladder' or 'climax.'
Historical Evolution
'klimax' transformed into the Latin word 'climax,' and eventually became the modern English word 'climactic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ladder' or 'climax,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a climax.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or constituting a climax; the most intense, exciting, or important point of something.
The movie's climactic scene left the audience in awe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45