Definition of Climacteric
Climacteric
cli·mac·ter·ic
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A critical or decisive period in a person's life or a process.
e.g. The midlife crisis was a climacteric moment in his career.
(noun)
a crucial or critical position or point in an event, being very significant or important and therefore requiring careful consideration and judgement;
e.g. They had reached a climacteric in their progress where every decision they made would have a great impact.
(noun)
the period of ripening for some fruits like apples which can only take place while the fruit is still on the tree;
e.g. If apples are plucked before their climacteric, they will always taste dull or sour.
(noun)
the period of human life during which fertility and sexual activity typically decline, especially the period of menopause in women;
e.g. Once a person is in climacteric, their body may undergo some changes.
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