climaxed
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/ˈklaɪmæks/
(climax)
peak point
Etymology
'climax' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'klimax' (Greek 'κλίμαξ'), where 'klimax' meant 'ladder' or 'staircase'.
'climax' changed from Greek 'klimax' into Late Latin 'climax' and entered English (via Medieval/Modern Latin and French influence) as the word 'climax', keeping a figurative sense of a high point.
Initially, it meant 'ladder' or 'staircase', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the highest point or culmination of something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'climax'.
The concert climaxed with a spectacular fireworks display.
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Verb 2
reached the highest, most intense, or most important point (intransitive).
The season climaxed in a tense, winner-take-all finale.
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Verb 3
brought something to its climax or high point (transitive).
They climaxed the evening with a surprise announcement.
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Adjective 1
having reached a climax; at the point of highest intensity.
The climaxed moment in the film left viewers stunned.
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Last updated: 2025/12/03 17:22