Termini: meaning, definitions and examples

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termini

 

[ tษ™rหˆmษชni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal terms

The term 'termini' refers to the plural form of 'terminus', which indicates an end point or final destination. In various contexts, it can denote the conclusion of a transport system, such as a bus or train route. In legal terminology, 'termini' may also refer to the specific conditions or boundaries of an agreement. It can imply the limits within which a policy or contract is applicable. Overall, 'termini' encompasses the idea of boundaries, limits, or final points.

Synonyms

boundaries, endpoints, limits

Examples of usage

  • The termini of the bus route are at the station.
  • In contracts, it's essential to define the termini clearly.
  • The termini for this train line have changed.

Translations

Translations of the word "termini" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น termos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเฅเคคเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Begriffe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ istilah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะผั–ะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ terminy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”จ่ชž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท termes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฉrminos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terimler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุทู„ุญุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ termรญny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ termรญny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœฏ่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izrazi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugtรถk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะผะธะฝะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terminlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรฉrminos

Word origin

The word 'termini' originates from the Latin word 'terminus', meaning 'boundary' or 'end', which is related to the verb 'terminare', meaning 'to limit' or 'to end'. In ancient Rome, 'terminus' referred to boundary stones that marked the limits of land holdings. Over time, the term evolved in various languages, maintaining the core idea of end points or limits. In English usage, 'terminus' and its plural 'termini' have adapted to describe not only geographical boundaries but also abstract concepts like the limits of contracts, policies, and other agreements. The use of 'termini' in modern contexts illustrates the word's versatility in both legal and geographical discussions, emphasizing its historical roots in defining boundaries and endpoints.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,217, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.