terminal

//ˈtɜːrmɪnəl//
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Visual representation of terminal

Noun

terminalSingular
terminalsPlural
1

A building or area at an airport, train station, or bus station where passengers arrive and depart

We arrived at the airport terminal two hours before our flight.

2

A device with a keyboard and screen used to communicate with a computer system

She logged into the system using a terminal in the computer lab.

3

A point of connection for closing an electric circuit, especially on a battery or electrical device

Connect the red wire to the positive terminal of the battery.

4

The end point or final station of a transportation line or route

This bus goes to the terminal at the airport.

Adjective

1

Relating to or situated at the end or extremity of something

The terminal bud of the plant produces new leaves.

2

Of or relating to a terminal illness; leading to death

He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given six months to live.