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- [dey-noo-mahn]
- /ˌdeɪ nuˈmɑ̃/
- /deɪˈnuː.mɒ̃/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dey-noo-mahn]
- /ˌdeɪ nuˈmɑ̃/
Definitions of denouement word
- countable noun denouement In a book, play, or series of events, the denouement is the sequence of events at the end, when things come to a conclusion. 3
- noun denouement the final clarification or resolution of a plot in a play or other work 3
- noun denouement the point at which this occurs 3
- noun denouement final outcome; solution 3
- noun denouement the outcome, solution, unraveling, or clarification of a plot in a drama, story, etc. 3
- noun denouement the point in the plot where this occurs 3
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Origin of denouement
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < French: literally, an untying, equivalent to dénouer to untie, Old French desnoer (des- de- + noer to knot < Latin nōdāre, derivative of nōdus knot) + -ment -ment
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Parts of speech for Denouement
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denouement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
denouement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for denouement
noun denouement
- culmination — Something, especially something important, that is the culmination of an activity, process, or series of events happens at the end of it.
- climax — The climax of something is the most exciting or important moment in it, usually near the end.
- finale — the last piece, division, or movement of a concert, opera, or composition.
- completion — the act of completing, or finishing
- close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
Antonyms for denouement
noun denouement
- commencement — The commencement of something is its beginning.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- opening — an open or clear space.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
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