CULMINATION Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word culmination. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CULMINATION
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acme | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the highest point (of something) | ||||||||
apex | nounn | |||||||
noun • the highest point (of something) • the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars | ||||||||
peak | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the most extreme possible amount or value • the period of greatest prosperity or productivity • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • a V shape • the highest point (of something) • a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes verb • to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity | ||||||||
zenith | nounn | |||||||
noun • the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected | ||||||||
apogee | nounn | |||||||
noun • a final climactic stage • apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth | ||||||||
closing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • final or ending noun • the act of closing something • the last section of a communication • approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap • termination of operations • a concluding action | ||||||||
completion | nounn | |||||||
noun • (American football) a successful forward pass in football • a concluding action | ||||||||
windup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a concluding action adjective satellite • operated by a mechanism | ||||||||
mop up | verbv | |||||||
noun • a concluding action verb • to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop • defeat thoroughly • finish a task completely |