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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024de•noue•ment /ˌdeɪnuˈmã/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- the final resolution of a plot, such as of a drama or novel.
- the outcome or resolution of a series of occurrences.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024de•noue•ment (dā′no̅o̅ män′),USA pronunciation n. - Literaturethe final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel.
- Literaturethe place in the plot at which this occurs.
- the outcome or resolution of a doubtful series of occurrences.
Also, dé′noue•ment′. - Latin nōdāre, derivative of nōdus knot) + -ment -ment
- French: literally, an untying, equivalent. to dénouer to untie, Old French desnoer (des- de- + noer to knot
- 1745–55
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged solution, conclusion, end, upshot.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: denouement /deɪˈnuːmɒn/, French: dénouement /denumɑ̃/ n - the final clarification or resolution of a plot in a play or other work
- the point at which this occurs
- final outcome; solution
Etymology: 18th Century: from French, literally: an untying, from dénouer to untie, from Old French desnoer, from des- de- + noer to tie, knot, from Latin nōdāre, from nōdus a knot; see node |