point culminant

Definitions of point culminant
  1. noun
    the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
    synonyms: apogée, sommet
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    type of:
    degré, niveau
    a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
  2. noun
    an area of lightness in a picture
    synonyms: apothéose
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    type of:
    lueur
    the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
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