v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Culminated p. pr. & vb. n. Culminating (-nā`t&ibreve_;ng. ] [ L. cuimen top or ridge. See Column. ] 1. To reach its highest point of altitude; to come to the meridian; to be vertical or directly overhead. [ 1913 Webster ]
As when his beams at noon Culminate from the equator. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To reach the highest point, as of rank, size, power, numbers, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
The reptile race culminated in the secondary era. Dana. [ 1913 Webster ]
The house of Burgundy was rapidly culminating. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F.culmination ] 1. The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
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