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term

/tɜːm/
Meanings
  • noun

    A term used to describe a person who is highly knowledgeable or an expert in a particular area.

    - "John is a terminus in the field of mathematics."
    - "Susan is a renowned terminus in the legal industry."
Pronunciation
  1. /tɝm/



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  2. /tɝm/



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Synonyms

designate , dub , name , axe , fire , sack
Rhymes
Words rhyming with term
chasm , rhythm , psalm
Homonyms
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  1. terminal (English) : A device or structure providing access to a transportation system or a computer network

  2. terminal (Latin) : Boundary or end

Homophones
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  1. terminal (English) : A device or structure that provides access to a transportation system or a computer network

  2. terrain (English) : The natural character of the land, including its physical features and vegetation

Variants
List of all variants of term that leads to same result
in terms of , on her own terms , on his own terms , on its own terms , on my own terms , on one's own terms , on our own terms , on their own terms , on your own terms , term , terms , termed , terming , term insurance , term insurances , term of art , terms of art , term paper , term papers , term limit , term in office , term of office , term of/in office , term of opprobrium , term of affection , terms of affection , term time
Forms
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Termini, Terminus's, Terminating

Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'terminus', meaning 'boundary' or 'end'. In medieval Europe, a terminus was a marker indicating the boundary of a property or the end of a road.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'terminus' is also used in astronomy to denote the endpoint of a star's evolution.

  2. In ancient Rome, a 'terminus post quem' was a legal term meaning 'a date after which an event must have occurred'.

Related Concepts
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  1. expert: A person with extensive knowledge or skill in a particular area

  2. specialist: A person who concentrates on a specific aspect of a subject or a profession

Culture
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In literature, the term 'terminus' is often used metaphorically to describe an end or a limit. In art, it can represent the boundary between two contrasting elements. In music, it might refer to the final chord or note in a piece.

How to Memorize "term"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with a sign that says 'Terminus' on it, indicating they are an expert or an authority figure.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'terminus' with the image of a wise old sage or a knowledgeable guru.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase: 'Terminus: The Mastery End' to remember that a terminus is a master or an expert.

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