Pronunciation

/təˈrmɪnəl/

Definitions

Noun

• Terminal: (1) A device or place where a communication system, such as a train or airline, ends or connects to other routes. Example: “The airport terminal is bustling with travelers.”
• (2) The final stage of a process or series of events, often marked by the end or conclusion. Example: “The project reached its terminal phase before the deadline.”
• (3) In computing, a software program that provides access to a network or the internet. Example: “A web browser is a common terminal application.”
• (4) (Medicine) The end point of a disease or treatment, often marked by death. Example: “The patient’s terminal illness progressed rapidly.”

Verb

• To reach or arrive at a terminal or endpoint. Example: “The train terminated at the city center.”
• To conclude or finish a process, especially abruptly. Example: “Their conversation terminated after a disagreement.”

Adjective

• Designating the last or final stage of something. Example: “A terminal stage of cancer.”
• Reaching or situated at the end of a line or route. Example: “A terminal station on the subway.”

Adverb

• (Computing) In a manner that indicates the end of a process. Example: “The command was executed terminal.”

Phrases

• “At the terminal” refers to the end point or check-in area at an airport or train station.
• “Terminal condition” describes a severe and incurable medical state.
• “Terminal velocity” is the maximum speed reached by an object falling through the air without further acceleration due to air resistance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The passengers were waiting at the airport terminal for their flight.”
• Verb: “The software terminated all running processes when it crashed.”
• Adjective: “The terminal phase of the project required extra attention.”
• Adverb: “He executed the command terminal, closing all open applications.”

Synonyms

• End point
• Endpoint
• Conclusion
• Finish
• Final
• Last
• Terminating
• Culmination