clímax

Definitions of clímax
  1. noun
    the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse
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    type of:
    consumación
    the act of bringing to completion or fruition
  2. noun
    arrangement of clauses in ascending order of forcefulness
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    type of:
    figura retórica
    a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)
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