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climaxing

|cli-max-ing|

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/ˈklaɪˌmæksɪŋ/

(climax)

peak point

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleVerbAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'climax' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'klimax', where 'klimax' meant 'ladder' or 'staircase'.

Historical Evolution

'klimax' changed from the Greek word 'klimax' and eventually became the modern English word 'climax'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'ladder' or 'staircase', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the most intense point'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'climax'.

The story is climaxing with an unexpected twist.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45