culminating

American  

[kuhl-muh-ney-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

1. being or nearing the highest point or final stage.

   The mountain, which rises to 1,125 meters, is the culminating point of the Luberon mountain range.

   All students are required to participate in a capstone course that serves as the culminating experience of the degree.

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Other Word Forms

• nonculminating adjective

Etymology

Origin of culminating

First recorded in 1660–70; culminat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Late-night host Conan O’Brien also amplified the persona through recurring skits, culminating in the comedic appearance by Norris himself on O’Brien’s show.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

A Hollywood ceremony set to feature music from "KPop Demon Hunters" and Conan O'Brien as host will feature several nail-biting reveals, culminating in the announcement of the year's best film, which remains anyone's guess.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The demonstrations were over persistent power and water shortages, culminating in the army siding with the demonstrators.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Now the WBC is back, with the tournament kicking off Thursday and culminating in a title game in Miami on March 17.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

But the long-term trend has still been toward large, complex societies, culminating in states.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond