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denouement

noun/deɪˈnuːmɒ̃/

C2CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
LiteraryRegister

The final part of a narrative in which secrets are revealed and matters resolved.

In the denouement the detective unmasks the culprit among the guests.

Similar: resolution, climax, unravelling

Origin: From French dénouement 'an untying', from dénouer 'to untie'.

Topic: revelation in General English

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