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Exam: IELTS

terminate

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜrmɪneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Coming to an end or able to end something.

Example: The project has a terminate phase where all activities are concluded.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come to an end or stop; to finish or conclude something.

Example: The meeting will terminate at 5 PM.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring something to an end or stop it from continuing.

Example: The company decided to terminate the project due to lack of funding.

terminating

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.

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.

termination

IPA: /tɜːrˈmɪneɪʃən/

KK: /tɜrˈmɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of ending something or the state of being ended.

Example: The termination of the contract was agreed upon by both parties.

terminological

IPA: /ˌtɜːrmɪˈnɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /tɜrˈmɪnəˌlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the specific words or phrases used in a particular field or subject.

Example: The terminological differences between the two disciplines can lead to confusion.

terminology

IPA: /tɜːrˈmɪnəˌlədʒi/

KK: /tɜrˈmɪnəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The specific words and phrases used in a particular area of knowledge or activity.

Example: In biology, understanding the terminology is essential for studying the subject effectively.

terminus

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

KK: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

noun

Definition: A place where something ends or a final point, often used to refer to the end of a transportation route or a boundary marker.

Example: The train arrived at its terminus after a long journey.

termly

IPA: /ˈtɜːr.mli/

KK: /tɜrmli/

adjective

Definition: Happening or done every term, usually in an academic or financial context.

Example: The school holds termly meetings to discuss student progress.

terpene

IPA: /ˈtɜːrpiːn/

KK: /ˈtɜrˌpin/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that is found in the essential oils of plants, especially conifers, and is used in various chemical processes.

Example: Limonene is a common terpene found in citrus fruits.

terpenoid

IPA: /ˈtɜːrpəˌnɔɪd/

KK: /tɜrˈpeɪnɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A group of natural or man-made chemical compounds that come from a substance called isoprene. These compounds are often found in plants and are used in products like perfumes and food flavors.

Example: The terpenoid compounds in the plant give it a unique aroma.

terpolymer

IPA: /tɜːrˈpɒlɪmə/

KK: /tɜrˈpɒlɪmər/

noun

Definition: A type of material made from three different building blocks called monomers, which are combined together to form a larger structure.

Example: The new terpolymer is used in the production of flexible plastics.

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