variants
also dénouement
ˌdeɪˌnuːˈmɑːn
plural denouements
formal
: the final part of something (such as a book, a play, or a series of events)
In the play's denouement, the two lovers kill themselves.
the competition's exciting denouement
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“Denouement.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/denouement. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.
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