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terminus

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/ · UK /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/

terminus means: The final point of something, especially the last stop on a bus or train route.

noun

FINAL POINTC1

The final point of something, especially the last stop on a bus or train route.

  • We got off at the terminus.
  • The bus reached its terminus at noon.
  • The harbour marked the terminus of their journey.

How to use it: the terminus of something (This station is the terminus of the line.)

Similar words: end point, terminal

Common phrases: bus terminus, railway terminus, terminus of something, southern terminus

BOUNDARY MARKERC2

A boundary between areas of land, or a post or stone that marks it.

  • A stone terminus marked the boundary.
  • The surveyor found an old terminus beside the field.
  • Neither owner was allowed to move the terminus.

Similar words: boundary, boundary marker

Common phrases: stone terminus, ancient terminus, boundary terminus

Questions about terminus

What does terminus mean?

The final point of something, especially the last stop on a bus or train route.

What is terminus in other languages?

Türkçe: son durak · Español: terminal · Français: terminus · Deutsch: Endstation · Italiano: capolinea · 日本語: 終点

How do you pronounce terminus?

In American English /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/; in British English /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/.

How do you use terminus in a sentence?

We got off at the terminus. The bus reached its terminus at noon.

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