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Definitions for denouement
ˌdeɪ nuˈmɑ̃de·noue·ment

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. denouementnoun

    the outcome of a complex sequence of events

  2. denouementnoun

    the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work

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  1. dénouementnoun

    The conclusion or resolution of a plot.

Wikipedia

  1. denouement

    Dramatic structure (also known as dramaturgical structure) is the structure of a dramatic work such as a book, play, or film. There are different kinds of dramatic structures worldwide which have been hypothesized by critics, writers and scholars alike over time. This article covers the range of dramatic structures from around the world. How the acts are structured, what the center of the story is supposed to be about widely varies by region and time period.

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  1. denouement

    A denouement is the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the plot strands come together and matters are explained or resolved. It typically takes place after the climax and reveals the outcomes of the conflicts and challenges presented in the story. It's essentially the conclusion or wrap-up of a story.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Denouementnoun

    the unraveling or discovery of a plot; the catastrophe, especially of a drama or a romance

  2. Denouementnoun

    the solution of a mystery; issue; outcome

  3. Etymology: [F. dnouement, fr. dnouer to untie; pref. d- (L. dis-) + nouer to tie, fr. L. nodus knot, perh. for gnodus and akin to E. knot.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Dénouement

    dā-nōō′mong, n. the unravelling of a plot or story: the issue, event, or outcome. [Fr. dénouement or dénoûment; dénouer, to untie—de, neg., and nouer, to tie—L. nodus, a knot.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of denouement in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of denouement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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