culminating

CEFRC1

/kˈʌlməˌneɪtɪŋ/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Reaching the highest or final point.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of culminate

Examples

  • The festival ended with a culminating concert in the park.

  • The project is culminating in success.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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In context

  • Years of work are culminating now.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The blank event of the festival is the fireworks show.

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