CEFR B1

terminus

noun

Meaning

The final point in a journey or route, or the end of a railway line.

Examples

The bus route has its terminus in the city center.
We reached the terminus of our hike just as the sun began to set.

Synonyms: end, conclusion, destination, terminal

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terminus (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

Definition

The final point in a journey or route, or the end of a railway line.

Examples

The bus route has its terminus in the city center.
We reached the terminus of our hike just as the sun began to set.
The last stop on the subway line is the terminus.

How to Use terminus

terminus of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what the end point belongs to or is associated with. — "We arrived at the terminus of the long hiking trail."

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