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Webster 1913 Edition


Culmination

Cul′mi-na′tion

(kŭlˊm?-n?′sh?n)
,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
culmination
]
1.
The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
2.
Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.

Webster 1828 Edition


Culmination

CULMINATION

,
Noun.
1.
The transit of a planet over the meridian, or highest point of altitude for the day.
2.
Top; crown.

Definition 2024


culmination

culmination

English

Noun

culmination (countable and uncountable, plural culminations)

  1. (astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
  2. Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.

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