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terminally

ter·mi·nal
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tur-muh-nl]
    • /ˈtɜr mə nl/
    • /ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tur-muh-nl]
    • /ˈtɜr mə nl/

Definitions of terminally word

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

First appearance:

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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Parts of speech for Terminally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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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.
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Synonyms for terminally

adverb terminally

  • fatally — in a manner leading to death or disaster: He was injured fatally in the accident.
  • incurably — not curable; that cannot be cured, remedied, or corrected: an incurable disease.
  • lethally — of, relating to, or causing death; deadly; fatal: a lethal weapon; a lethal dose.
  • mortally — subject to death; having a transitory life: all mortal creatures.
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