lifeculminating
Lifeculminating is a neologism used to describe the final or highest point within a life, a life cycle, or a life narrative. It functions as an adjective—lifeculminating phase, lifeculminating event—or as a noun phrase—the lifeculminating of a life. The term conveys an apex or culmination that gathers significant developments, traits, or events into a defining moment.
Etymology: derived from life and culminate, with culminate meaning to reach a peak or conclusion. The compound
Contexts: In biology, lifeculminating phases may precede reproduction or senescence, such as the culmination of maturation
Usage notes: As a neologism, lifeculminating is not widely standardized; authors should define it on first use.
See also: life cycle, senescence, life course, climax in literature.