Definition of Culminate. Meaning of Culminate. Synonyms of Culminate
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Definition of Culminate
Culminate Culminate Cul"mi*nate (k[u^]l"m[i^]*n[=a]t), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Culminated (-n[=a]`t[eucr]d); p. pr. & vb. n.
Culminating (-n[=a]`t[i^]ng.] [L. cuimen top or ridge. See
Column.]
1. To reach its highest point of altitude; to come to the
meridian; to be vertical or directly overhead.
As when his beams at noon Culminate from the
equator. --Milton.
2. To reach the highest point, as of rank, size, power,
numbers, etc.
The reptile race culminated in the secondary era.
--Dana.
The house of Burgundy was rapidly culminating.
--Motley.
Culminate Culminate Cul"mi*nate (k[u^]l"m[i^]*n[asl]t), a.
Growing upward, as distinguished from a lateral growth; --
applied to the growth of corals. --Dana.
