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Meaning of the word terminal in English

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terminal

US /ˈtɝː.mə.nəl/
UK /ˈtɝː.mə.nəl/
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Adjective

1.

of, forming, or situated at the end or extremity of something

Example:
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The bus arrived at the terminal station.
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The disease was in its terminal stage.
Synonym:
finallastconcludingultimateextreme
2.

(of a disease) incurable and leading to death

Example:
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He was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
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The patient is receiving care for a terminal condition.
Synonym:
fataldeadlymortalincurable

Noun

1.

a station on a public transportation route, especially a main station in a city or the end of the line

Example:
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The train arrived at the main terminal.
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We need to go to the airport terminal for our flight.
Synonym:
stationdepotterminus
2.

a point at which a conductor from an electrical component, device, or network comes to an end and provides a connection to an external circuit

Example:
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Connect the red wire to the positive terminal.
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Ensure all battery terminals are clean and secure.
Synonym:
connectorpostpole
3.

a device (or software) by which a user communicates with a computer, typically a keyboard and display screen

Example:
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He typed the command into the computer terminal.
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The programmer opened a new terminal window.
Synonym:
consoleworkstation
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terminationterminate