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Definitions of interterm word

noun interterm a word or group of words designating something, especially in a particular field, as atom in physics, quietism in theology, adze in carpentry, or district leader in politics. 1
noun interterm any word or group of words considered as a member of a construction or utterance. 1
noun interterm the time or period through which something lasts. 1
noun interterm a period of time to which limits have been set: elected for a term of four years. 1
noun interterm one of two or more divisions of a school year, during which instruction is regularly provided. 1
noun interterm an appointed or set time or date, as for the payment of rent, interest, wages, etc. 1

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English terme < Old French < Latin terminus boundary, limit, end; akin to Greek térmōn limit

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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