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Meaning of "anticlimax" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANTICLIMAX

anticlimax  [ˌæntɪˈklaɪmæks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANTICLIMAX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Anticlimax is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANTICLIMAX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of anticlimax in the English dictionary

The first definition of anticlimax in the dictionary is a disappointing or ineffective conclusion to a series of events, etc. Other definition of anticlimax is a sudden change from a serious subject to one that is disappointing or ludicrous. Anticlimax is also a descent in discourse from the significant or important to the trivial, inconsequential, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANTICLIMAX


climax
ˈklaɪmæks
disclimax
dɪsˈklaɪmæks
emacs
ˈiːmæks
IMAX
ˈaɪmæks
limax
ˈlaɪmæks
Lomax
ˈləʊmæks
max
mæks
minimax
ˈmɪnɪˌmæks
plagioclimax
ˌpleɪdʒɪəʊˈklaɪmæks
subclimax
sʌbˈklaɪmæks
supermax
ˈsuːpəˌmæks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANTICLIMAX

anticize
antick
anticke
anticlassical
anticlastic
anticlerical
anticlericalism
anticlimactic
anticlimactical
anticlimactically
anticlinal
anticline
anticling
anticlinoria
anticlinorium
anticlockwise
anticlotting
anticly
anticoagulant
anticodon

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANTICLIMAX

Ajax
Bax
devo max
Fairfax
flax
Halifax
hoax
income tax
lax
pax
property tax
relax
sales tax
sax
sexual climax
syntax
tax
telefax
to the max
wax

Synonyms and antonyms of anticlimax in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ANTICLIMAX»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «anticlimax» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of anticlimax

Translation of «anticlimax» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANTICLIMAX

Find out the translation of anticlimax to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of anticlimax from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «anticlimax» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

虎头蛇尾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

anticlímax
570 millions of speakers

English

anticlimax
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अवनति
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خيبة أمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

антикульминация
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

anticlímax
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভাবাবরোহ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

déception
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Antiklimax
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Enttäuschung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

期待外れの結果
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

용두사미
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Antiklimax
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

anticlimax
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உயர்ந்த எண்ண நிலையிலிருந்து ஏற்படும் திடீர் வீழ்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Anticlimax
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

düş kırıklığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

anticlimax
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozczarowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

антікульмінація
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

anticlimax
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απότομη πτώση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

antiklimaks
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

antiklimax
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

antiklimaks
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of anticlimax

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTICLIMAX»

The term «anticlimax» is regularly used and occupies the 85.039 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTICLIMAX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «anticlimax» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «anticlimax» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about anticlimax

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANTICLIMAX»

Discover the use of anticlimax in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to anticlimax and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Anticlimax: A Feminist Perspective on the Sexual Revolution
Was it truly liberation for women or just another insidious form of oppression? In this provocative book, Shelia Jeffreys argues that sexual freedom sometimes directly opposed actual freedom for women.
Sheila Jeffreys, 2012
2
Satire: Spirit and Art
What Archilochus, Martial, St. Jerome, Ben Jonson, Jonathan Swift, William Thackeray, and Joseph Heller have in common is their use of the devices of verbal aggression, the linguistic land mines of understatement, oxymoron, anticlimax, and ...
George Austin Test, 1991
3
It's a Girl's Game
Anticlimax. 25. Shameful. Anticlimax. Since their first date, Gemma had received a few phone calls from Andrew. The one thing that continued to frustrate her was the fact that he still wouldn't give her his mobile number. She found it strange ...
Victoria Shelley, 2011
4
The Feminist Encyclopedia of German Literature
ANTICLIMAX 21 Not to be overlooked is the achievement of smaller and specifically women's publishers, such as Orlanda Frauenverlag, in documenting the experience of marginalized groups of women (Afro-Germans or lesbians, ...
Friederike Ursula Eigler, Susanne Kord, 1997
5
Geological Survey Professional Paper
No close fossil or living allies are known. Occurrence: Middle part of Gatun formation (middle Miocene), eastern area, localities 147b, 155a. Genus Anticlimax Pilsbry and McGinty Subgenus Anticlimax s.s. Pilsbry and McGinty, Nautilus, v. 60, p ...
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Geological Survey professional paper
No close fossil or living allies are known. Occurrence: Middle part of Gatun formation (middle Miocene), eastern area, localities 147b, 155a. Genus Anticlimax Pilsbry and McGinty Subgenus Anticlimax s.s. Pilsbry and McGinty, Nautilus, v. 60, p ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), Geological Survey (U.S.). Geographic Names Information Management, 1957
7
Writing Analytically
Anticlimax The end of the conclusion is a “charged” site because it gives the reader a last impression of your paper. If you end with a concession—an acknowledgement of a rival position at odds with your thesis—you risk leaving the reader ...
David Rosenwasser, Jill Stephen, 2011
8
Thinking German Translation
For an example in which the only issue is lexis, take the Collins dictionary's suggestion (in the English–German section) of 'Enttäuschung' as a translation of ' anticlimax'. Significantly, under 'Enttäuschung' in the German–English section, the ...
Sandor Hervey, Michael Loughridge, Ian Higgins, 2006
9
Consumer Behaviour-2nd
But when the most important message points are presented at the beginning of the message, it is referred to as anticlimax order. The main message points when presented in the middle are called pyramidal order. Based on research findings,  ...
Satish K Batra, S.H.H. Kazmi, Satish K. Batra, 2009
10
Our Magic: The Art and Theory of Magic
The first of those two points is obviously important, and the mode of presentation whereby its observance may be insured is easily understood. The second point, however, concerning the avoidance of anticlimax, may not be grasped so readily.
David Devant and Nevil Maskelyne

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANTICLIMAX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term anticlimax is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Carli Lloyd's hat trick leads US over Japan, 5-2, to win Women's …
The explosion of early goals turned the 52nd and final game of this World Cup into a competitive anticlimax, and made the early-round ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
2
True Detective season 2 episode 3 recap: 'Maybe Tomorrow'
On the one hand, having last week's colossal cliffhanger lead into this anticlimax – where Ray is shot with riot shells rather than actual bullets, ... «Digital Spy, Jul 15»
3
Comic-Con: What to Expect (Maybe) From the Big Movie Panels
... cast turnout at April's Star Wars Celebration convention, you have to wonder if even a cast appearance would feel like an anticlimax of sorts. «Hollywood Reporter, Jul 15»
4
Williamses renew rivalry as little sister eyes Serena Slam
... the potential to be a classic but could very well turn out to be the ultimate anticlimax as has been the case in many of their previous meetings. «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
5
Durarara!! x2 The Second Arc
Durarara!! fans, poor stockholmed saps that we are, just keep coming back as the show bait-and-switches us with constant anticlimax and new ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
6
Read pray love
That she settles on a life of prostitution afterwards almost comes as an anticlimax as far as the judgemental tone of writing is concerned. Inayatullah's stories ... «DAWN.com, Jul 15»
7
The effects of Mbabazi's candidacy
The fourth stage, or an anticlimax will be a propaganda onslaught on JPAM at home. Here, the NRMO publicists will try to embark on portraying ... «Independent, Jul 15»
8
The Anticlimax of Spring Break '89
Tim lives in Binghamton, NY, and has 20 years of professional experience as an actor, teacher, and writer. His comedic skills were further ... «Carmi Times, Jul 15»
9
Andy Murray v Andreas Seppi: Wimbledon 2015 – as it happened
After the excitement of Kvitova's dethroning in the preceding match, this contest is perhaps something of an anticlimax from a spectator ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
Laura Bassett 'would do anything' to change her own goal that …
England had defied the odds seeing off Norway and Canada in the knockout stage before suffering that heartbreaking anticlimax against Japan ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Anticlimax [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/anticlimax>. Apr 2024 ».
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