climactic
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adjective \klī-ˈmak-tik, klə-\Definition of CLIMACTIC
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax <the film's climactic scene>
— cli·mac·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of CLIMACTIC
- At the climactic moment, the main character of the novel finds herself face to face with the thief.
- the movie's climactic chase scene
First Known Use of CLIMACTIC
1870
Related to CLIMACTIC
- Synonyms
- apocalyptic (also apocalyptical), climacteric
Other Medicine Terms
cli·mac·tic
adjective \klī-ˈmak-tik\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CLIMACTIC
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
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