Termi

n. 1. That which terminates or ends; termination; extremity. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Eccl.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Railroads) (a) The end of a line of railroad, with the switches, stations, sheds, and other appliances pertaining thereto. (b) Any station for the delivery or receipt of freight lying too far from the main line to be served by mere sidings. (c) A rate charged on all freight, independent of the distance, and supposed to cover the expenses of station service, as distinct from mileage rate, generally proportionate to the distance and intended to cover movement expenses; a terminal charge. (d) A town lying at the end of a railroad, in which the terminal is located; -- more properly called a terminus. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

4. The station at either end of a bus line line which transports freight or passengers. [ PJC ]

5. A station where passenger buses start or end a trip; -- also called bus terminal. [ PJC ]

6. The structure at an airport where passengers board or debark, and where ticket purchases and baggage pickup is performed; -- also called airline terminal. [ PJC ]

7. (Computers) An electronic device where data may be entered into a computer, and information received from it, usually consisting of a keyboard and video display unit (monitor); the terminal may be integrated or connected directly to a computer, or connected by a communications circuit with a computer at a remote location; -- also called computer terminal. [ PJC ]

freight terminal, a terminal used for loading or unloading of freight. [ PJC ]

a. [ L. terminals: cf. F. terminal. See Term, n. ] 1. Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) Growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Railroads) Pertaining to a railroad terminal; connected with the receipt or delivery of freight; as, terminal charges. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

Terminal moraine. See the Note under Moraine. --
Terminal statue. See Terminus, n., 2 and 3. --
Terminal velocity. (a) The velocity acquired at the end of a body's motion. (b) The limit toward which the velocity of a body approaches, as of a body falling through the air. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ L. ] (Rom. Antiq.) A festival celebrated annually by the Romans on February 23 in honor of Terminus, the god of boundaries. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. terminans, p. pr. of terminare. ] Termination; ending. [ R. ] Puttenham. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. 1. To be limited in space by a point, line, or surface; to stop short; to end; to cease; as, the torrid zone terminates at the tropics. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To come to a limit in time; to end; to close. [ 1913 Webster ]

The wisdom of this world, its designs and efficacy, terminate on zhis side heaven. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Terminated p. pr. & vb. n. Terminating. ] [ L. terminatus, p. p. of terminare. See Term. ] 1. To set a term or limit to; to form the extreme point or side of; to bound; to limit; as, to terminate a surface by a line. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To put an end to; to make to cease; as, to terminate an effort, or a controversy. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Hence, to put the finishing touch to; to bring to completion; to perfect. [ 1913 Webster ]

During this interval of calm and prosperity, he [ Michael Angelo ] terminated two figures of slaves, destined for the tomb, in an incomparable style of art. J. S. Harford. [ 1913 Webster ]

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n. [ L. terminatio a bounding, fixing, determining: cf. F. terminasion, OF. also termination. See Term. ] 1. The act of terminating, or of limiting or setting bounds; the act of ending or concluding; as, a voluntary termination of hostilities. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which ends or bounds; limit in space or extent; bound; end; as, the termination of a line. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. End in time or existence; as, the termination of the year, or of life; the termination of happiness. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. End; conclusion; result. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Last purpose of design. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

6. A word; a term. [ R. & Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

7. (Gram.) The ending of a word; a final syllable or letter; the part added to a stem in inflection. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to termination; forming a termination. [ 1913 Webster ]