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- pronunciation:
- tuhr
mih
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of, relating to, located at, or forming the end, limit, or boundary of something.
The dogs slowed their pace through the park as they reached the terminal cliffs.- similar words:
- bounding
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definition 2: |
occurring at or being the end of a series, section, or the like; concluding; final.
The terminal chapter of the novel was the hardest to write.- synonyms:
- concluding, final, last
- antonyms:
- inceptive, initial
- similar words:
- ultimate, utmost
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definition 3: |
appearing or growing at the end of a stem, branch, or the like, as a bud or flower.
These plants have terminal leaves. |
definition 4: |
causing or ending in death; fatal.
Cancer is not always a terminal illness.- synonyms:
- fatal, mortal
- similar words:
- deathly, lethal, malignant
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definition 5: |
of, relating to, or happening in a term or in every term.
The terminal invoices have been sent out.- similar words:
- annual, cyclic, quarterly, seasonal, yearly
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related words: |
hopeless, last |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a part or point that forms the end, limit, or boundary of something.
- synonyms:
- end, limit, terminus
- similar words:
- border, boundary, extremity, fringe
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definition 2: |
a point in an electric circuit where a connection may be made or broken.
- synonyms:
- pole
- similar words:
- outlet, receptacle
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definition 3: |
the mechanical device at such a point in a circuit, as at the end of a wire or cable, by means of which a connection may be made.
The electrician attached a cable to the terminal.- synonyms:
- switch
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definition 4: |
either end of a railway, shipping line, bus route, or the like, or a town at this place.
- synonyms:
- terminus
- similar words:
- depot, station
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definition 5: |
the passenger station, offices, and freight facilities at such a point or at a major junction.
There are several coffee shops in the large bus terminal.- synonyms:
- depot, station
- similar words:
- terminus
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definition 6: |
an instrument connected to a computer, used to enter, receive, and display data or information.
- similar words:
- display, keyboard, monitor, peripheral
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related words: |
airport |
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derivation: |
terminally (adv.) |
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