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- DictionaryTer·mi·nal/ˈtərmənəl/
adjective
- 1. of, forming, or situated at the end or extremity of something: "a terminal date"
- 2. (of a disease) predicted to lead to death, especially slowly; incurable: "terminal cancer"
noun
- 1. the end of a railroad or other transport route, or a station at such a point: "a freight terminal"
- 2. a point of connection for closing an electric circuit: "battery terminals"
1. a (1) : leading ultimately to death : fatal. terminal cancer. (2) : approaching or close to death : being in the final stages of a fatal disease. a terminal patient. (3) : of or relating to patients with a terminal illness. terminal care. b. : of, relating to, or occurring in a term or each term. terminal payments. c.
TERMINAL definition: 1. (of a disease or illness) leading gradually to death: 2. A terminal patient is one who is…. Learn more.
Terminal definition: situated at or forming the end or extremity of something. See examples of TERMINAL used in a sentence.
Terminal is a word with many meanings. Depending on how it's used, it can describe a place where passengers end their journey, a computer screen and keyboard, or a life-ending disease. As a noun, terminal describes a bus or train station at the end of the line.
1. A point or part that forms the end. 2. An ornamental figure or object placed at the end of a larger structure; a finial. 3. Electricity. a. A position in a circuit or device at which a connection is normally established or broken. b. A passive conductor at such a position used to facilitate the connection. 4. a.
A terminal is a place where vehicles, passengers, or goods begin or end a journey. Plans are underway for a third terminal at the airport. A computer terminal is a piece of equipment consisting of a keyboard and a screen that is used for putting information into a computer or getting information from it.
Terminal Definition. Of, at, or forming the end, extremity, or terminus of something. Terminal feathers. Occurring at the end of a series; concluding; closing; final. A terminal payment. Designating, of, or having a fatal disease in its final stages. Terminal cancer, to be diagnosed as terminal.
TERMINAL meaning: 1. a building where you can get onto an aircraft, bus, or ship: 2. a screen and keyboard with…. Learn more.
Definition of terminal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
situated at or forming the end or extremity of something: a terminal feature of a vista. occurring at or forming the end of a series, succession, or the like; closing; concluding. pertaining to or lasting for a term or definite period; occurring at fixed terms or in every term: terminal payments.
