Antonyms for terminal


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : tur-muh-nl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɜr mə nl


Definition of terminal

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "relating to or marking boundaries," from Latin terminalis "pertaining to a boundary or end, final," from terminus "end, boundary line" (see terminus). Meaning "fatal" (terminal illness) is first recorded 1891. Sense of "situated at the extreme end of something" is from 1805. Slang meaning "extreme" first recorded 1983.
  • adj final, deadly
  • noun end of road; limit
  • noun computer screen, computer input/output device
Example sentences :
  • They contained no provision as to the use of terminal facilities.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • A cell should never be carried using the terminal posts as handles.
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • Then cover the Vaseline with tape, which Should be run well back from the terminal.
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • Why did one of the terminal connectors get loose and make a slopper?
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • We will be in on the eleven-fifteen at the Terminal and have to leave on the 4.30.
  • Extract from : « Miss Pat at School » by Pemberton Ginther
  • They came to the city of Jogurth, which for most of them was a terminal.
  • Extract from : « The Players » by Everett B. Cole
  • Terminal: situated at the tip or extremity; opposed to basal.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • The bolt (H) holds the negatives together as well as the terminal (I).
  • Extract from : « Electricity for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • The other side of the battery has a wire (D) running to the other terminal of the primary.
  • Extract from : « Electricity for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • From the other post a wire runs to one terminal of the switch at the door or window.
  • Extract from : « Electricity for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

Synonyms for terminal

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