Termination

Pronunciation: /tɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of termination

noun the process of dismissing someone from employment

Example Sentences

A1 The termination of the contract was unexpected.

A2 She was devastated by the termination of her employment.

B1 The termination of the project was due to budget constraints.

B2 The termination of the partnership was a mutual decision.

C1 The termination of the ceasefire led to renewed hostilities.

C2 The termination of the employee was handled with sensitivity and professionalism.

Examples of termination in a Sentence

formal The termination of the contract was due to a breach of the agreement.

informal They fired him, it was a termination of his employment.

slang She got the boot, it was a termination of her job.

figurative The termination of their friendship was a result of a misunderstanding.

Grammatical Forms of termination

• past tense: terminated
• plural: terminations
• comparative: more terminated
• superlative: most terminated
• present tense: terminate
• future tense: will terminate
• perfect tense: have terminated
• continuous tense: is terminating
• singular: termination
• positive degree: terminated
• infinitive: to terminate
• gerund: terminating
• participle: terminated

Origin and Evolution of termination

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'termination' originated from the Latin word 'terminatio' which means a boundary or end.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a physical sense to refer to boundaries or limits, the word 'termination' evolved to also signify the ending or conclusion of something, such as a contract or employment.