climax

Definitions of climax
  1. noun
    the decisive moment in a novel or play
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    min., minuut, moment, ogenblik, punt, seconde, stonde, tel, tijd, tijdstip, ure, uur
    a particular point in time
  2. noun
    arrangement of clauses in ascending order of forcefulness
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    stijlfiguur, stijlmiddel
    a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)
  3. noun
    the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse
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    huwelijksgemeenschap
    the act of bringing to completion or fruition
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