terminal (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːmɪnl/
Definition
Leading to death; incurable.
Examples
The doctor had to deliver the terminal diagnosis to the family.
He was diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only months to live.
Despite the terminal nature of her disease, she remained optimistic.
How to Use terminal
- terminal illness (collocation)
- A disease that cannot be cured and will cause death. — "He was bravely facing his terminal illness."
- terminal diagnosis (collocation)
- A medical assessment that a patient's condition is incurable and will lead to death. — "Receiving a terminal diagnosis is devastating for any patient."
- terminal degree (collocation)
- The highest degree awarded in a particular field of study. — "She earned her terminal degree in library science."
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