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ter·mi·na·tion
\ˌtərməˈnāshən, ˌtə̄m-, ˌtəim-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin termination-, terminatio act of setting bounds, determining, from terminatus (past participle of terminare to set bounds, determine) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at terminate
1. obsolete : the act of determining : decision
2. obsolete : word, term
3.
a. : end in time or existence : close, cessation, conclusion
< termination of life >
< termination of the middle ages >
b. : a limit in space or extent : bound, extremity
< termination of a route >
< termination of a cave >
< termination of a journey >
c. : the ending of a word : a final syllable or letter; especially : the part added to a stem in inflection : ending, suffix
4. : the act of terminating : act of setting bounds or bringing to an end or concluding
< after the termination of hostilities >
< voluntary termination of an agreement >
5. : outcome, result
< a dispute brought to a satisfactory termination >
Synonyms: see end |