Terminus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Terminus is a noun meaning The end or final point of something.
Meaning
The end or final point of something.
More Meanings
- The end point of a transportation system, or the town or city in which it is located.
- (obsolete) A boundary or border, or a post or stone marking such a boundary.
Example Sentences
A bronz statue marked the terminus of the king's dominion.
The river reached its terminus at the wide delta near the sea.
Wuhan is the terminus for cruises to the Yanzi^([sic – meaning Yangtze]) River gorges.
My brother supposes they must have filled outside London, for at that time the furious terror of the people had rendered the central termini impossible.
Word Forms
- termini
- terminuses
Synonyms for terminus
Depending on context, synonyms include close, terminal, depot, conclusion, last, finis.
Antonyms for terminus
Common opposites include origin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include finis, finish, conclusion, close, last, destination.
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