"terminus" | Definition and Related Words

terminus

Noun

A place where something ends or is complete (synset 108584083)
is a type of: end, terminal - either extremity of something that has length

same as: end point, endpoint, termination
The ultimate goal for which something is done (synset 105990653)
is a type of: end, goal - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

same as: destination
(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar;
Originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome (synset 104420858)
referred to in: architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings

is a type of: statue - a sculpture representing a human or animal

same as: term, terminal figure
Either end of a railroad or bus route (synset 104420766)
is a type of: end, terminal - either extremity of something that has length
Station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods (synset 104420036)
is a type of: station - a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
subtypes:
- air terminal, airport terminal - a terminal that serves air travelers or air freight
- bus depot, bus station, bus terminal, coach station - a terminal that serves bus passengers
- cathode - the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current
- railroad station, railroad terminal, railway station, train depot, train station - terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods
- subway station - a terminal where subways load and unload passengers
is a part of: transit, transportation, transportation system - a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

same as: depot, terminal

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