climax
Translation
climax, peak, culmination
Examples
The film reached its climax in the final scene.
The movie reached its climax in the final scene.
Reaching the summit was the climax of the expedition.
Reaching the summit was the climax of the expedition.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the climax of (sth.) The climax of the movie was very exciting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peak, culmination, pinnacle; Antonyms: anticlimax, nadir
Etymology
From Greek 'klimax' meaning 'ladder', suggesting a rising progression to the highest point.
Memory Tips
Think of 'climbing' a ladder to reach the highest point, the 'climax' of the action.