denouement
Translation
denouement, outcome, resolution, finale
Examples
The film's denouement was unexpected.
The film's denouement was unexpected.
We awaited the denouement of the political drama.
We awaited the denouement of the political drama.
Grammar Patterns
((the/a)) denouement ((of sth.)) the final part of a play, film, or narrative The denouement of the play was satisfying.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resolution, finale, conclusion, climax
Etymology
From French 'dénouer' meaning 'to untie', from 'de-' (un-) and 'nouer' (to tie a knot). It's the 'untying' of the plot's knot.
Memory Tips
Imagine the final scene of a play where all the tangled plot threads are finally untied.