Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'climactic'

English Word: climactic

Key Russian Translations:

• кульминационный [kʊlʲmʲɪˈnatsɨjənɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• решающий [rʲɪˈʂajʊɕːɪj] - [Neutral, Adjective, Often used in decisive moments]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

кульминационный: [kʊlʲmʲɪˈnatsɨjənɨj]

Note on кульминационный: Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The 'ц' is pronounced as 'ts'.

решающий: [rʲɪˈʂajʊɕːɪj]

Note on решающий: Stress on the second syllable. The 'щ' sound is a soft 'shch'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Reaching a decisive or critical point (e.g., in a story or event)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кульминационный - Used in formal or literary contexts to describe the peak or climax of a narrative or event.

Usage Examples:

• Кульминационный момент фильма был очень напряжённым.

  The climactic moment of the movie was very intense.

• Это был кульминационный этап его карьеры.

  This was the climactic stage of his career.

• Кульминационная сцена оставила всех в восторге.

  The climactic scene left everyone in awe.

2. Decisive or critical in importance (e.g., a decision or action)

Translation(s) & Context:

• решающий - Used in neutral or formal contexts to describe something critical or decisive leading to a result.

Usage Examples:

• Решающий гол был забит на последней минуте.

  The climactic (decisive) goal was scored in the last minute.

• Его решающий шаг изменил всё.

  His climactic (decisive) step changed everything.

• Это был решающий момент в переговорах.

  This was the climactic (decisive) moment in the negotiations.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кульминационный (Adjective): Follows standard adjective declension in Russian based on gender, number, and case.

решающий (Adjective): Follows similar adjective declension rules as above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for кульминационный:

• апогейный
• пиковый

Note: 'апогейный' is more literary, while 'пиковый' can be used in broader contexts like 'peak moment'.

Synonyms for решающий:

• ключевой
• критический

Antonyms for both:

• второстепенный
• незначительный

Related Phrases:

• кульминационный момент - Climactic moment, often used in narratives or events.
• решающий удар - Decisive blow, often used in sports or conflicts.
• решающий выбор - Decisive choice, used in contexts of critical decisions.

Usage Notes:

• 'кульминационный' is more specific to the idea of a climax or peak, often in storytelling or events, and is generally more formal or literary.
• 'решающий' emphasizes the decisive or critical nature of something and is more versatile, applicable to decisions, actions, or moments.
• Choose 'кульминационный' for artistic or narrative contexts and 'решающий' for situations involving critical importance or resolution.

Common Errors:

• Mixing up contexts: English learners often use 'кульминационный' in non-narrative contexts. Incorrect: "Это кульминационное решение" (This is a climactic decision). Correct: "Это решающее решение".
• Overusing 'решающий': It should not be used for narrative peaks. Incorrect: "Решающая сцена в фильме". Correct: "Кульминационная сцена в фильме".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian literature and cinema, the concept of a 'кульминационный момент' (climactic moment) is often emphasized as a dramatic turning point, reflecting the cultural appreciation for storytelling with intense emotional peaks.

Related Concepts:

• апогей
• развязка
• кризис