Climax
/ˈklaɪmæks/
nounIntermediateCommonLiterature
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The highest or most exciting point in the development of something; a culmination or peak.
/ˈklaɪmæks/
nounneutralIntermediate
Literature
The most intense, exciting, or important point of something
The climax of the story was when the detective finally caught the thief.
💡 Simply: Think of it as the most exciting part of a story or event—the peak of the action!
👶 For kids: The best, most exciting part!
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The concert reached its climax with a powerful guitar solo.
How It's Used
Literature
"The climax of the novel was the dramatic confrontation between the hero and the villain."
Film
"The climax of the movie was a breathtaking car chase."
From Late Latin *climax, from Greek klímax "ladder, staircase," from kleínein "to lean, slope."
The word 'climax' has been used in a literary sense since the 17th century.
Memory tip
Imagine a mountain; the climax is the summit.
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