ALL meanings of culminating
cul·mi·nate
C c - adjective culminating final; decisive 3
- verb without object culminating to reach the highest point, summit, or highest development (usually followed by in). 1
- verb without object culminating to end or arrive at a final stage (usually followed by in): The argument culminated in a fistfight. 1
- verb without object culminating to rise to or form an apex; terminate (usually followed by in): The tower culminates in a tall spire. 1
- verb without object culminating Astronomy. (of a celestial body) to be on the meridian, or reach the highest or the lowest altitude. 1
- verb with object culminating to bring to a close; complete; climax: A rock song culminates the performance. 1
- noun culminating Present participle of culminate. 1