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denouement

nounCommon GRE wordMore D words

the final resolution of a complex sequence of events

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Denouement in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing denouement in a sentence.

The novel's denouement ties together every loose thread at once.

Synonyms
resolutionconclusionoutcome
Antonyms
introductionbeginningbuildup
Common questions

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Denouement (noun) means the final resolution of a complex sequence of events
Here is denouement used in an example sentence: "The novel's denouement ties together every loose thread at once."
Common synonyms for denouement include resolution, conclusion, outcome.
Antonyms of denouement include introduction, beginning, buildup.
Denouement is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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