In general, a climax (from the Greek word “κλῖμαξ” (klimax) meaning “staircase” and “ladder”) is a point of greatest intensity or force in an ascending series; i.e., a culmination. The term "climax" has many specific connotations and uses in English.
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In general, a
climax (from the Greek word “κλῖμαξ” (
klimax) meaning “staircase” and “ladder”) is a point of greatest intensity or force in an ascending series; i.e., a culmination. The term "climax" has many specific connotations and uses in English.
Common general uses
- Climax (narrative)
The climax or turning point of a narrative work is its point of highest tension or drama or when the action starts in which the solution is given.
- 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 community
In 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 vegetation
Climax 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 orgasm
An orgasm 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 movie
- Climax!, a 1950s television series
- Climax Entertainment
Climax Entertainment is a Japanese video game development company.Climax got its start during the 16-bit era, primarily developing games for the Sega Genesis console.During the 32-bit era, some members of the team left to create Matrix Software.-Games:...
, a video game studio based in Japan
- Climax Group
Climax Group is an independent video game development company. It was founded by Karl Jeffery in 1988 and is based in Portsmouth, Hampshire.Former studio Climax Racing was acquired by Disney Interactive Studios and rebranded Black Rock Studios. Climax is now a single studio, the Portsmouth-based...
, a global game development studio
- Climax locomotive
A 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 locomotive frame. This transmission drives driveshafts running forward and rearward to gearboxes in each driving truck.Unlike the somewhat...
, a geared steam locomotive
- Coventry Climax
Coventry 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, was relocated to Paynes Lane, Coventry, and renamed to Coventry-Simplex by H...
, an engine manufacturer
Personal name
- John Climacus
Saint John Climacus , also known as John of the Ladder, John Scholasticus and John Sinaites, was a 6th 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.St...
(John Climax), a 7th century Christian monk at the monastery on Mount Sinai
Musical groups and songs
- Climax (band)
Climax was a band formed in 1970 in Los Angeles, California, most noted for their 1972 hit song "Precious and Few," which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. This disc sold over one million copies, and received a gold disc awarded by the R.I.A.A...
, a 1970s American rock band best known for their hit "Precious and Few"
- Climax Blues Band
Climax 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
Places
Canada
- Climax, Saskatchewan
Climax, Saskatchewan, Canada is a village in the south of the region just north of the U.S. border.It is situated on Highway 18 between Frontier and Canuck and on Highway 35 between Shaunavon and Port of Climax.-Trivia:...
United States
- Climax, Colorado
Climax 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, Georgia
Climax 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, Kansas
Climax is a city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. The population was 64 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Climax is located at ....
- Climax, Michigan
Climax 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 15 miles west of Battle Creek and 10 miles east of Kalamazoo...
- Climax Township, Michigan
Climax 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, Minnesota
Climax is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 243 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Climax Springs, Missouri
Climax 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 Carolina
Climax 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 oddly named community is found just south of Pleasant Garden and...
- Climax, Pennsylvania
Climax, 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....