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culminate

The correct spelling is culminate.

How to pronounce culminate

/ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/
verb

IPA: /ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/

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The correct spelling is culminate. Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude. For example: "The class will culminate with a rigorous examination."

Usage Examples

The class will culminate with a rigorous examination.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
  2. 2.To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.
  3. 3.To reach a climax; to come to the decisive point (especially as an end or conclusion).
  4. 4.To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to the culmen

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