Definition of Climax
Climax
cli·max
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the peak or culmination of something, the most important, intense, or exciting part of something, for example a major turning point or a point of high dramatic tension in an artistic work;
e.g. The climax of the book included a great battle between the hero and the villain.
(noun)
the highest point of sexual arousal followed by the release of tension, i.e. an orgasm;
e.g. He reached his climax before she did.
(noun)
a stage of equilibrium and relative stability reached by an ecological community (especially one of plants) when all of the members have successfully adapted to the environment;
e.g. The forests of these regions have entered a state of climax and are now self-sufficient.
(noun)
the arrangement of phrases or statements in a sequence of ascending/increasing forcefulness or effectiveness;
e.g. These sentences are set up in a climax so that the most dramatic one is delivered last for dramatic effect.
(verb)
to reach the most important, intense, or exciting point of something, to culminate in an impressive event, or to bring something to such a point/event;
e.g. The event will climax in an elaborate performance by the whole cast.
(verb)
to reach the highest point of sexual arousal/pleasure, i.e. to have an orgasm;
e.g. She waited for him to climax.
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