noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The preclimax of the film was filled with suspenseful scenes that built up to the exciting finale.

Definition:A period of increasing intensity, excitement, or preparation before an event or climax.

From build-up

Example:The lead-up to the Olympics was characterized by intense training, rivalries, and media speculation.

Definition:A period leading up to the main event or climax.

From lead-up

Example:In music, the preclimax can be described as the approach to the main chord progression that forms the climax.

Definition:A period during which something moves or tends towards a climax or peak.

From approach

Example:The anticipation during the intermission of the play was described as the preclimax to the final act.

Definition:A feeling of expectation and pleasure that occurs in the preclimax, before the peak or climax is reached.

From anticipation