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

On the pitch she transformed the Lionesses, leading them to six major tournaments, culminating in final of Euro 2009 in Finland, which Germany won 6-2.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Now Stafford walked Jessica through the recent developments in the investigation, culminating in the arrest and charge of a suspect more than 34 years after her mother’s murder.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In recent years, Jin increasingly took his ministry online, reaching more people while drawing intensifying scrutiny from authorities, culminating in his arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Gilbert was an extremely successful and eminent physician, who held just about every office in the Royal College in turn, culminating in his election as President in 1599.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin