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catastasis (kuh TAS tuh sis) (s) (noun), catastases (pl)
The intensified part in a classical tragedy that is directly preceding the catastrophe or sudden calamity and disaster: A catastasis is the climax of a drama or other similar presentations.
The climax of a play.
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catastasis, catastases
The climax of a drama or height of some action. (1)
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