Climax

Pronunciation: /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Definitions of climax

noun the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex

Example Sentences

A1 The movie's climax was very exciting.

A2 The book reached its climax when the main character finally found the treasure.

B1 The concert's climax was when the lead singer performed their biggest hit.

B2 The play's climax left the audience in awe of the actors' performances.

C1 The novel's climax was a culmination of all the character's story arcs.

C2 The opera's climax was a breathtaking display of music and emotion.

Examples of climax in a Sentence

formal The climax of the novel was the dramatic confrontation between the protagonist and the antagonist.

informal The movie's climax had everyone on the edge of their seats.

slang Dude, that party last night was the climax of the summer!

figurative As the sun set behind the mountains, it felt like nature was reaching its climax.

Grammatical Forms of climax

• past tense: climaxed
• plural: climaxes
• comparative: more climactic
• superlative: most climactic
• present tense: climaxes
• future tense: will climax
• perfect tense: have climaxed
• continuous tense: is climaxing
• singular: climax
• positive degree: climactic
• infinitive: to climax
• gerund: climaxing
• participle: climaxed

Origin and Evolution of climax

First Known Use: 1589 year

Language of Origin: Greek/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'climax' originates from the Greek word 'klimax' meaning 'ladder' or 'staircase'. It was later adopted into Latin as 'climax' with a similar meaning.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to refer to a series of steps or stages, the word 'climax' evolved to signify the highest point or most intense part of a process or event. Over time, its usage has expanded to include the peak of a story or a dramatic sequence.