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terminus

ter·mi·nus

UK/ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ US/ˈtər.mə.nəs/ uncommon obsolete

noun

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2.

the ultimate goal for which something is done

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station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

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Phrases

  • terminus a quo
  • terminus ad quem
  • terminus ante quem
  • terminus post quem
  • terminus technicus

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