Terminus

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

Definitions of terminus

noun a station at the end of a railway or bus route

Example Sentences

A1 The bus terminus is at the end of the street.

A2 The train terminus is where the journey ends.

B1 The airport serves as a major terminus for international flights.

B2 The terminus of the hiking trail offers stunning views of the valley.

C1 The terminus of the subway line is undergoing renovations.

C2 The terminus of the river cruise is in the heart of the city.

Examples of terminus in a Sentence

formal The train arrived at its terminus right on schedule.

informal We finally made it to the end of the line.

slang We reached the final stop of the journey.

figurative The project reached its terminus when all objectives were met.

Grammatical Forms of terminus

• past tense: terminated
• plural: termini
• comparative: more terminus
• superlative: most terminus
• present tense: terminates
• future tense: will terminate
• perfect tense: has terminated
• continuous tense: is terminating
• singular: terminus
• positive degree: terminus
• infinitive: to terminate
• gerund: terminating
• participle: terminated

Origin and Evolution of terminus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'terminus' originated from Latin, derived from the word 'termen' meaning boundary or limit.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a boundary or limit, the term 'terminus' evolved to also mean a final point or end of a journey, as well as a station or stop on a transportation route.