climax
Translation
climax, peak, culmination
Examples
The movie reached its climax in the final scene.
The film reached its climax in the final scene.
It was the climax of his long career.
It was the climax of his long career.
Grammar Patterns
the climax of ((sth.)) the most exciting point of (sth.) The climax of the story was unexpected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peak, culmination, pinnacle; Antonyms: anticlimax, nadir
Etymology
From Greek 'klimax' meaning 'ladder', referring to a progression upwards.
Memory Tips
Imagine climbing a ladder ('klimax') to reach the highest point or peak.