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Climactic vs. Climatic

Climactic

/klaɪˈmæktɪk/
The point of highest excitement or intensity in a story or event

Examples:

The movie had a climactic battle scene that left us on edge.Her speech reached a climactic moment, inspiring the entire audience.The season finale ended on a climactic note, leaving fans eager for more.

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Climatic

/klaɪˈmætɪk/
Relating to the weather conditions in an area over a long period.

Examples:

The geological study focused on past climatic shifts.Climatic patterns influence local agriculture greatly.Researchers analyzed the climatic impacts of deforestation.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Climactic is related to the climax, which is a peak or turning point, often in a story or event.
  • Climatic refers to matters related to climate, the weather conditions in a particular area.
  • Remember that climaTic relates to the climate due to the T that is shared with the word climate.
  • Climactic has the sound of climax, reminiscent of a climax in a dramatic event.
  • If you are discussing temperature or weather, you are most likely thinking of climatic.
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