- culminate (v.)
[culminate 词源字典]
- 1640s, from Late Latin culminatus past participle of culminare "to top, to crown," from Latin culmen (genitive culminis) "top, peak, summit, roof, gable," also used figuratively, contraction of columen (see column). Related: Culminated; culminating.[culminate etymology, culminate origin, 英语词源]