non-terminal

non--ter·mi·nal

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Definitions of non-terminal word

adjective non-terminal situated at or forming the end or extremity of something: a terminal feature of a vista. 1
adjective non-terminal occurring at or forming the end of a series, succession, or the like; closing; concluding. 1
adjective non-terminal pertaining to or lasting for a term or definite period; occurring at fixed terms or in every term: terminal payments. 1
adjective non-terminal pertaining to, situated at, or forming the terminus of a railroad. 1
adjective non-terminal Botany. growing at the end of a branch or stem, as a bud or inflorescence. 1
adjective non-terminal Architecture. noting a figure, as a herm or term, in the form of a bust upon a gaine. 1

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

1480-90; late Middle English < Latin terminālis, equivalent to termin(us) end, limit + -ālis -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".