Climax
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Common general uses
- Climax (narrative)Climax (narrative)The Climax is the point in the story where the main character's point of view changes, or the most exciting/action filled part of the story. It also known has the main turning point in the story...
- Climax (figure of speech)Climax (figure of speech)In rhetoric, a climax is a figure of speech in which words, phrases, or clauses are arranged in order of increasing importance. It is sometimes used with anadiplosis, which uses the repetition of a word or phrase in successive clauses.Examples:*"There are three things that will endure: faith,...
- Climax communityClimax communityIn ecology, a climax community, or climatic climax community, is a biological community of plants and animals which, through the process of ecological succession — the development of vegetation in an area over time — has reached a steady state. This equilibrium occurs because the climax community...
- Climax vegetationClimax vegetationClimax vegetation is the vegetation which establishes itself on a given site for given climatic conditions in the absence of anthropic action after a long time ....
in an ecosystem - Sexual climax, another term for orgasmOrgasmOrgasm is the peak of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, characterized by an intense sensation of pleasure...
Brand names and titles
- The Climax, a 1944 film
- Climax (film)Climax (film)Climax is a 1965 Norwegian drama film directed by Rolf Clemens, starring Per Jansen and Rut Tellefsen. The film deals with the death of a man's mistress, and the love/hate relationship she had with his son....
, a 1965 Norwegian film - Climax!, a 1950s television series
- Climax EntertainmentClimax EntertainmentClimax Entertainment is a Japanese video game development company. Climax got its start during the 16-bit era, primarily developing games for the Mega Drive console...
, a video game studio based in Japan - Climax GroupClimax GroupClimax Group is a British independent video game development company. It was founded by Karl Jeffery in 1988 and is based in Portsmouth, Hampshire....
, a global game development studio - Climax locomotiveClimax locomotiveA Climax locomotive is a type of geared steam locomotive in which the two steam cylinders were attached to a transmission located under the center of the boiler. This transmits power to driveshafts running to the front and rear trucks....
, a geared steam locomotive - Coventry ClimaxCoventry ClimaxCoventry Climax was a British forklift truck, fire pump, and speciality engine manufacturer.-History:The company was started in 1903 as Lee Stroyer, but two years later, following the departure of Stroyer, it was relocated to Paynes Lane, Coventry, and renamed to Coventry-Simplex by H...
, an engine manufacturer
Personal name
- John ClimacusJohn ClimacusSaint John Climacus , also known as John of the Ladder, John Scholasticus and John Sinaites, was a 7th century Christian monk at the monastery on Mount Sinai. He is revered as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches.We have almost no...
(John Climax), 7th century Christian monk at the monastery on Mount Sinai
Musical groups, albums and songs
- Climax (band)Climax (band)Climax was an American band formed in 1970 in Los Angeles, California, most noted for their 1971-1972 hit song "Precious and Few," which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #1 on Cashbox magazine's Top 100 singles chart...
, a 1970s American rock band best known for their hit "Precious and Few" - Climax Blues BandClimax Blues BandClimax Blues Band was formed in Stafford, England in 1968. The original members were guitarists Peter Haycock and Derek Holt; keyboardist Arthur Wood; bassist Richard Jones; drummer George Newsome; and vocalist and harmonica player, Colin Cooper.In 1970, the group shortened its name to the Climax...
, a British blues-based rock band formed in 1968 - "Climax" (song), a 2000 song by hip hop group Slum Village
- Climax (Ohio Players album), by American band The Ohio Players
- Climax (Railway album)Climax (Railway album)Climax is the third studio album by German heavy metal band Railway; it was released in 1987. The album was produced by Dirk Steffens and recorded in Soundhaus, Hamburg. It was well received by fans and critics. Tracks from the album included "I'm on Fire" and "Ready to Rock"...
, by German heavy metal band Railway
United States
- Climax, ColoradoClimax, ColoradoClimax was an unincorporated mining village and a former U.S. Post Office located in Lake County, Colorado. Climax was known for its large molybdenum ore deposit. The former Climax Post Office had the ZIP Code 80429. Climax is located along the Continental Divide at an elevation of about 11,360 feet...
, an unincorporated mining village and a former U.S - Climax, GeorgiaClimax, GeorgiaClimax is a city in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. The town was named Climax because it is located at the highest point of the railroad between Savannah, Georgia and the Chattahoochee River...
- Climax, KansasClimax, KansasClimax is a city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 72.-History:Climax began to grow around a school founded at the site of the present town in 1873...
- Climax, MichiganClimax, MichiganClimax is a village in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 791 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Climax Township on the northern boundary with Charleston Township, and is roughly west of Battle Creek and east of Kalamazoo...
- Climax Township, MichiganClimax Township, MichiganClimax Township is a civil township of Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,412 at the 2000 census.The Village of Climax is located within the township along the northern boundary with Charleston Township.-Geography:...
- Climax, MinnesotaClimax, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 243 people, 113 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 212.2 people per square mile . There were 124 housing units at an average density of 108.3 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 93.00% White, 1.65%...
- Climax Springs, MissouriClimax Springs, MissouriClimax Springs is a village in Camden County, Missouri, United States. The population was 80 at the 2000 census.- History :A large spring flowing out of the hillside was discovered when A.R. Jackson & W.W. Hockman were traveling from the then county seat of Linn Creek to Edwards, MO. In 1880, Mr....
- Climax, North CarolinaClimax, North CarolinaClimax is an unincorporated community in Guilford County, North Carolina, USA. Its Zip Code is 27233. It is located along North Carolina Highway 22 and North Carolina Highway 62 near its junction with the U.S. Highway 421 freeway. The community is found just south of Pleasant Garden...
- Climax, PennsylvaniaClimax, PennsylvaniaClimax, Pennsylvania is a small town outside of New Bethlehem and Clarion, Pennsylvania. Known for its mining industry, namely Gypsum. Its zip code is 16242 and it is located in Clarion County....
- Climax, VirginiaClimax, VirginiaClimax is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:...