terminal

Meanings

• Noun

  A point in a process or journey that represents a completion or an end.

  - "The terminal station of the train line is the final stop before reaching the destination."
  - "In computing, a terminal is a program that enables users to access and interact with a computer or a computer system."

• Noun

  A structure at the end of a pier or a wharf for loading and unloading ships.

  - "Passengers disembarked from the cruise ship at the terminal."
  - "The terminal was bustling with activity as cargo was being unloaded from the ships."

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Antonyms

early , initial , early , non-terminal

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Synonyms

endly , endsome , final , late

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with terminal
chymes , crimes , swines

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Variants

List of all variants of terminal that leads to same result
terminal , terminally , terminals , terminal leave , terminal leaves , terminal side , terminal sides , in terminal decline , inter-terminal , interterminal

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from the Latin term 'terminus' meaning 'boundary' or 'limit'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first passenger terminal at an airport was built in Le Bourget, France, in 1919.

2. The term 'terminal' was first used in the context of computing in the 1960s.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. endpoint: An endpoint is a point at which a process or a communication channel begins or ends.

2. terminus ad quem: Terminus ad quem is a Latin term used in transportation to describe the final destination.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the terminal is often used metaphorically to represent an end or a conclusion. In art, it can symbolize a transition or a transformation.

How to Memorize "terminal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sign that says 'Terminal' or a train arriving at a station.
   - Imagine a ship docking at a pier and passengers disembarking at the terminal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'terminal' with the idea of completion or an end.
   - Think of a train station or a pier when you hear the word 'terminal'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Terminal: The End of the Line' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a train arriving at a terminal to help remember the word.

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