Définitions
1.VerbOf a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
2.VerbTo reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.
3.VerbTo reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion."Their messy breakup culminated in a restraining order.; The class will culminate with a rigorous examination."
4.VerbTo reach a point at which continued progress is not possible.
5.VerbTo finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.
6.AdjectiveRelating to the culmen.
7.AdjectiveGrowing upward, as opposed to lateral growth.