CULMINATION

Source: 566, 567

culmination. Culmination, n. a coming to the meridian or the highest point

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Cul″mi‐na″tion (kŭl′m?–n?″sh?n), n. [[Cf. F. culmination]] 1. 1. The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
2. 2. Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.