单词 | terminably |
释义 | > as lemmasˈterminably ˈterminably adv. rare before 19th cent. in a terminable manner; in a way that has a definite end or limit.In quot. 1584: within definite limits of space. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > existence > state or condition > infiniteness > finiteness > [adverb] terminably1584 finitely1654 boundedly1674 the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > edge, border, or margin > boundary > [adverb] > having limitation in space circumscriptly1548 circumscriptively1583 terminably1584 1584 R. Scot Disc. Diuels & Spirits xxxiv, in Discouerie Witchcraft 560 The holie spirit is [not] in vs, as a bodie placed in a place terminablie. 1858 G. Smith in Oxf. Ess. IV. vii. 279 The choice between holding the fellowship perpetually as a resident, or terminably with leave of non-residence. 1959 Art Educ. 12 iv. 5/1 Since most preliminary definitions of art included the art product as an end in itself, it becomes terminably valuable. 1992 Compar. Lit. 44 189 A self-recorded fiction, doomed to repeat itself, terminably or interminably. < as lemmas |
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