noun
Uncommon
terminus
TUR-mih-nuhs
Terminus (noun) means the final stop of a transport route, or the station or town where it ends. Example: “The bus terminus is just outside the shopping centre.”
noun
1
The final stop of a transport route, or the station or town where it ends.
"The bus terminus is just outside the shopping centre."
2
The final point or end of something.
"The river reached its terminus at the wide delta near the sea."
"The trail's terminus offers a stunning view over the valley."
"Thirty-five years ago, many journeys around London meant having to pass through the centre of the capital. That's no longer the case, which takes real pressure off the city's termini as well as underground routes such as the Circle Line."
— Paul Bigland, East London Line's renaissance (2020)
"The arrangement for certain long-distance trains to call at suburban stations (saving passengers the trouble of journeying to the termini), which proved popular last year, is being extended."
— , British Railways Summer Services (1951)
How to use terminus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe end point of a route or journey.
Common mistake
Terminus is the end point itself; terminal is usually the building or station at that point.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Plural
- termini, terminuses
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The bus _____ is just outside the shopping centre.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin terminus, "boundary, limit"; Terminus was also the Roman god of boundary markers.
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What does “terminus” mean?
The word “terminus” means the final stop of a transport route, or the station or town where it ends. In plain terms, the end point of a route or journey.
How do you pronounce “terminus”?
“Terminus” is pronounced TUR-mih-nuhs (/ˈtər.mə.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “terminus” in a sentence?
Here is “terminus” used in a sentence: “The bus terminus is just outside the shopping centre.”
What is the opposite of “terminus”?
The opposite of “terminus” — its antonyms — is origin.
What part of speech is “terminus”?
“Terminus” is a noun.
Where does the word “terminus” come from?
The word “terminus” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin terminus, "boundary, limit"; Terminus was also the Roman god of boundary markers.
Is “terminus” a common word?
“Terminus” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “terminus” have?
“Terminus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the final stop of a transport route, or the station or town where it ends.
