terminus
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.”
How to use terminus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe end point of a route or journey.
Terminus is the end point itself; terminal is usually the building or station at that point.
Word forms
termini plural, terminuses plural
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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.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for terminus
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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.