C1
anticlimactic vs climactic vs climatic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| anticlimacticadjective/ˌæn.ti.klaɪˈmæk.tɪk/ | Meaning disappointing because it is much less exciting than you expected | Goes with anticlimactic ending | Example After all the hype, the final episode felt rather anticlimactic. |
| climacticadjective/klaɪˈmæk.tɪk/ | Meaning forming or relating to the most exciting or important part of a story or event | Goes with climactic scene | Example The climactic scene of the film takes place on a burning ship. |
| climaticadjective/klaɪˈmæt.ɪk/ | Meaning Connected with the usual weather of a place over a long time. | Goes with — | Example Climatic changes are making summers hotter and drier in this region. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The confrontation takes place on the last page.