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climactic

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kɫaɪˈmæktɪk// UK //klaɪmˈæktɪk// cli·mac·tic

adj. happening at the most exciting or important moment of a story or event. It is the part where everything reaches its peak.

adj. occurring at the highest point of intensity or importance in a sequence of events. Often used to describe the final, decisive moment of a narrative or performance.


SIMPLE

The final match was the climactic moment of the season.

CONTEXTUAL

The film builds up to a climactic scene where the hero finally defeats the villain.

COMPLEX

The summit meeting was the climactic event of the decade, bringing together world leaders to sign a treaty that would end decades of regional conflict.

Antonyms
Origin

From climax + -ic.

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