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Acme vs. Climax
Acme
/ˈækmi/Examples:
She reached the acme of her career last year.The acme of their success was celebrated with a grand party.His paintings represent the acme of abstract art.
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Climax
/ˈklaɪmæks/Examples:
The story's climax had everyone on the edge of their seats.She trained for months to reach the climax of the climb.The debate reached a tense climax after hours of discussion.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Climax often refers to a high point in a story, while acme tends to refer to the highest point of achievement or quality.
- Climax is frequently used in literary contexts, whereas acme is more often used to describe the peak or perfect condition in various contexts.
- Both words denote a peak, but climax suggests a turning point leading to resolution, whereas acme implies a pinnacle of perfection without necessarily involving change.
- The word climax originates from Greek klimax meaning ladder, pointing towards a progression, while acme from Greek akmē aligns with ultimate peak.
- Remember that climax often involves some sort of conclusion following it, whereas acme might not necessarily lead to a fall.
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