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Climax vs. Acme
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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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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Ways to tell them apart:
- Climax is often associated with the peak of a story or event and is used in literary contexts.
- Acme refers to the highest point of something in terms of perfection or development and is used more broadly.
- Climax suggests a build-up to a peak, while acme implies an absolute or unmatched level of excellence.
- You might hear climax more in narratives and storytelling, and acme in contexts of performance or achievement.
- The word climax can also have a sexual connotation, whereas acme does not.
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