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Terminus

Literally, a boundary; a border; a limit.

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Narrower term 1

Cathode 76% connected

The part of a voltaic battery by which the electric current leaves substances through which it passes, or the surface at which the electric current p…

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Broader term 5

End 76% connected

The extreme or last point or part of any material thing considered lengthwise (the extremity of breadth being side); hence, extremity, in general; th…

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Goal 76% connected

The mark set to bound a race, and to or around which the constestants run, or from which they start to return to it again; the place at which a race…

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Station 76% connected

The act of standing; also, attitude or pose in standing; posture.

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Statue 76% connected

The likeness of a living being sculptured or modeled in some solid substance, as marble, bronze, or wax; an image; as, a statue of Hercules, or of a…

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Terminal 76% connected

Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.

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Derivationally related 4

Cease 74% connected

To come to an end; to stop; to leave off or give over; to desist; as, the noise ceased.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cease 74% connected

To come to an end; to stop; to leave off or give over; to desist; as, the noise ceased.

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Terminate 74% connected

To set a term or limit to; to form the extreme point or side of; to bound; to limit; as, to terminate a surface by a line.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Terminate 74% connected

To set a term or limit to; to form the extreme point or side of; to bound; to limit; as, to terminate a surface by a line.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 2

Transit 70% connected

The act of passing; passage through or over.

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Transportation 70% connected

The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; carriage from one place to another; removal; conveyance.

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Synonym 5

Depot 92% connected

A place of deposit for the storing of goods; a warehouse; a storehouse.

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Destination 92% connected

The act of destining or appointing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Term 92% connected

That which limits the extent of anything; limit; extremity; bound; boundary.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Terminal 92% connected

Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Termination 92% connected

The act of terminating, or of limiting or setting bounds; the act of ending or concluding; as, a voluntary termination of hostilities.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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