climax
Definition
- n. the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
- n. the decisive moment in a novel or play
- n. the most severe stage of a disease
- n. arrangement of clauses in ascending order of forcefulness
Word forms
- Past tense
- climaxed
- Present participle
- climaxing
- Third person singular
- climaxes
- Past participle
- climaxed
Example sentences
n.
The climax of the movie left everyone on the edge of their seats.
v.
The concert climaxed with an amazing light show and fireworks.