Climacteric

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /klaɪˈmæktərɪk/

Definitions of climacteric

noun a critical period or event

Example Sentences

A1 She experienced a climacteric moment when she turned 50.

A2 The climacteric stage of life can bring about many changes.

B1 Menopause is a natural climacteric phase in a woman's life.

B2 The climacteric period can be challenging for both men and women.

C1 Understanding the climacteric process is important for healthcare professionals.

C2 Research has shown that hormonal changes play a significant role in the climacteric transition.

adjective relating to a climacteric

Example Sentences

A1 The climacteric weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

A2 She experienced climacteric changes in her body as she entered menopause.

B1 The climacteric phase of the project required careful monitoring and adjustments.

B2 The climacteric decision to expand the business was met with mixed reactions.

C1 The climacteric moment in his career came when he was promoted to CEO.

C2 The climacteric shift in market trends forced companies to rethink their strategies.

Examples of climacteric in a Sentence

formal The climacteric stage in a woman's life typically occurs around the age of 50, marking the end of her reproductive years.

informal My mom is going through the climacteric phase and she's always feeling hot and cold at the same time.

slang I heard that going through the climacteric period is like hitting a hormonal rollercoaster.

figurative Reaching the climacteric stage can feel like entering a new chapter in life, full of changes and uncertainties.

Grammatical Forms of climacteric

plural

climacterics

comparative

more climacteric

superlative

most climacteric

present tense

climacterics

future tense

will climacteric

perfect tense

have climacteric

continuous tense

is climacteric

singular

climacteric

positive degree

climacteric

infinitive

to climacteric

gerund

climactericing

participle

climactericed

Origin and Evolution of climacteric

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'climacteric' originated from the Greek word 'klimaktērikos' meaning 'pertaining to a critical period'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in astrology to refer to certain critical periods in a person's life, the word 'climacteric' evolved to also describe a critical or crucial stage or period in various contexts.