terminating
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //tɜːrˈmɪneɪtɪŋ//
KK: /tɜrˈmɪneɪtɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Something that comes to an end or has a limit, especially in terms of time or quantity.
Example
The terminating signal indicated that the meeting was over.
Conversation
Have you seen that new math app?
Yeah, I heard it’s great for terminating decimals.
Exactly! I struggle with those sometimes.
Same here! It really helps to have a tool for that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
final
conclusive
finite
Antonyms
beginning
infinite
initial
verb
Definition
To bring something to an end or to stop it from continuing.
Example
The company is terminating the contract due to non-compliance.
Tense Forms
Past: terminated
Past Participle: terminated
Conversation
Have you heard that they are terminating some of the old software at work?
Yeah, I read about that! It’s about time, honestly.
I know, right? It was so outdated and slow.
Root Explanation
Terminating → It is formed from "terminus" (from Latin, meaning boundary or limit) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "terminating" means the action of bringing something to an end or limit.
Memory Tip
Think of setting a 'boundary' ('terminus') to something — that's why terminating means to bring it to an end.
Visually Confused Words
unterminating
nonterminating
ruminating
ungerminating
extermination
determination
vermination
germination