Terminus
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe end or the final point of something, such as a journey, a line of transportation, or a process.
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
The end or final point of something.
The railway line's terminus is in the city center.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're on a bus ride. The terminus is the last stop where everyone gets off. It's the finish line!
👶 For kids: The very end of something, like the end of the line at a train station.
More Examples
The project reached its natural terminus after five years.
The bus terminus was crowded with commuters.
How It's Used
"The train arrived at its final terminus, Central Station."
"The river's terminus is the ocean."
"His illness marked the terminus of his career."
The final, ultimate, or conclusive point.
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
A final or ultimate point.
The argument reached its logical terminus.
💡 Simply: Think of it as the 'last stop' of a thought, idea, or event, the absolute end.
👶 For kids: The very, very last thing that happens.
More Examples
Death is often considered the terminus of life.
The investigation reached its terminus with no clear answers.
How It's Used
"For many, the inevitable terminus of life is death."
"The novel explored the terminus of human ambition."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Latin, meaning 'end, boundary, limit'. It is related to the Roman god Terminus, who protected boundaries.
The word has been used in English since the 16th century, initially to describe boundary markers.
Memory tip
Think of the final station on a train line – that's the terminus.
Word Origin
"end, boundary, limit"