terminal

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1. terminal - Noun

2. terminal - Adjective

3. terminal - Verb

4. terminal - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

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

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

That which terminates or ends; termination; extremity.

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.

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Much literary criticism comes from people for whom extreme specialization is a cover for either grave cerebral inadequacy or terminal laziness, the latter being a much cherished aspect of academic freedom. John Kenneth Galbraith

The truth is that there is only one terminal dignity - love. And the story of a love is not important - what is important is that one is capable of love. It is perhaps the only glimpse we are permitted of eternity. Helen Hayes

All sins tend to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is damnation. W. H. Auden

In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued - they may be essential to survival. Noam Chomsky

Death is very, very terminal. David Lange

Unlike presidential administrations, problems rarely have terminal dates. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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