denouement — the final part of a narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the final part of a narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
Example Sentences
- The movie's denouement was so predictable that everyone guessed the ending 30 minutes early.
- After three seasons of mysteries, the TV show's denouement finally explained why the main character always wore purple socks.
- The novel's denouement tied together all the loose plot threads beautifully.
denouement
NOUN[/ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/]
the final part of a narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved
The detective reveals the culprit — the denouement everyone was waiting for.
The denouement unfolds at dawn on the lawn.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French dénouement, derived from the verb dénouer meaning 'to untie' or 'to unravel.' The word entered English in the 18th century from French literary terminology.
Breakdown
dé- (un-) + nouer (to tie/knot) + -ment (noun suffix) = denouement (the untying/unraveling of the plot)
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📝Examples
“The movie's denouement was so predictable that everyone guessed the ending 30 minutes early.”
“After three seasons of mysteries, the TV show's denouement finally explained why the main character always wore purple socks.”
“The novel's denouement tied together all the loose plot threads beautifully.”
“Shakespeare's tragedies are famous for their powerful denouements.”
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