Culminant
/ˈkʌl.mɪ.nənt/noun
Reaching the highest point or climax.
Did you know?In ancient astrology, the culmination of stars was thought to influence destiny, marking moments of great significance in one’s life.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
culminare
“to reach the top or peak.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
culminant
“the act of reaching the highest point.”
15th Century
English
culminant
“pertaining to the peak or summit.”
Modern English
English
culminant
“describing something that has reached its highest or most intense point.”
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