terminal

Definitions

1. 1noun

   Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.

2. 2noun

   Growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike.

3. 3noun

   That which terminates or ends; termination; extremity.

4. 4noun

   Either of the ends of the conducting circuit of an electrical apparatus, as an inductorium, dynamo, or electric motor, usually provided with binding screws for the attachment of wires by which a current may be conveyed into or from the machine; a pole.

5. 5noun

   station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

   Synonyms

   depotterminus
6. 6noun

   a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves

   Synonyms

   pole
7. 7noun

   electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display

8. 8noun

   either extremity of something that has length

   "the end of the pier"

   "she knotted the end of the thread"

   Synonyms

   end
9. 9adjective

   causing or ending in or approaching death

   "a terminal patient"

   "terminal cancer"

10. 10adjective

    occurring at or forming an end or termination

    "his concluding words came as a surprise"

    "the final chapter"

    Synonyms

    concludingfinallast
11. 11adjective

    being or situated at an end

    "the endmost pillar"

    "terminal buds on a branch"

12. 12adjective

    relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time

    "terminal examinations"

    "terminal payments"

13. 13adjective

    of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route

    "freight pickup is a terminal service"

    "terminal charges"