climacteric

IPA: kɫaɪmˈæktˈɛrɪk

A critical stage or decisive point; a turning point.
A period in human life in which some great change is supposed to take place, calculated in different ways by different authorities (often identified as every seventh or ninth year).
(medicine) The period of life that leads up to and follows the end of menstruation in women; the menopause.

Pertaining to any of several supposedly critical years of a person's life.
Critical or crucial; decisive.
(medicine) Relating to a period of physiological change during middle age; especially, menopausal.
Climactic.

Examples of "climacteric" in Sentences

The climacteric moment of the play came when the protagonist discovered the truth about their origins
The climacteric phase of the project was when all the pieces finally fell into place and everything started to come together
The climacteric decision of his career came when he had to choose between staying in his current job or taking a risk with a new opportunity
The climacteric point in their relationship was when they realized they could no longer ignore their growing differences
The climacteric factor in her success was her ability to adapt and thrive in rapidly changing circumstances