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ter·mi·na·tion
 termination
- pronunciation:
- tuhr
mih
neI
sh
 n
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of ending, or the fact or condition of being ended.
- antonyms:
- beginning, continuation, initiation, start
- similar words:
- abolition, cessation, close, closure, conclusion, death, end, finish, last
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| definition 2: |
the location or part where something ends; conclusion.
- antonyms:
- beginning, inception, start
- similar words:
- conclusion, finish
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| definition 3: |
a result or outcome.
- antonyms:
- source
- similar words:
- conclusion
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| related words: |
abortion, annulment, completion, conclusion, consummation, death, divorce, evening, halt, lapse, ultimate, wane |
| derivation: |
terminational (adj.) |
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