adj Uncommon

terminating

Terminating (adj) means coming to an end. Example: “The terminating flight will not continue on to its next scheduled stop.”

adj

Coming to an end.

"The terminating flight will not continue on to its next scheduled stop."

In mathematics, describing a decimal with a finite number of digits.

"0.25 is a terminating decimal, while 0.333... is not."

How to use terminating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEnding, or (in maths) a decimal that stops rather than repeating forever.

Common pairings

terminating decimal

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The _____ flight will not continue on to its next scheduled stop.

nonterminating

nonterminating

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What does “terminating” mean?

The word “terminating” means coming to an end. In plain terms, ending, or (in maths) a decimal that stops rather than repeating forever.

How do you use “terminating” in a sentence?

Here is “terminating” used in a sentence: “The terminating flight will not continue on to its next scheduled stop.”

What is the opposite of “terminating”?

The opposite of “terminating” — its antonyms — is nonterminating.

What part of speech is “terminating”?

“Terminating” is an adjective.

Is “terminating” a common word?

“Terminating” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “terminating” have?

“Terminating” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming to an end.

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