terminus meaning

terminus as a noun

1. a place where something ends or is complete

   Synonyms: end point, endpoint, termination

   Type of: end

   Related forms: terminate

2. the ultimate goal for which something is done

   Synonyms: destination

   Type of: goal

   Related forms: terminate

3. (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome

   Synonyms: terminal figure, term

   Type of: statue

4. either end of a railroad or bus route

   Type of: end

5. station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

   Synonyms: terminal, depot

   Type of: station

   Kinds: air terminal, bus terminal, cathode, railway station, subway station

terminus in a sentence

• The train departed after ten minutes, arriving at the terminus only five minutes late.

How to pronounce terminus

terminus is pronounced /ˈtɝmɪnəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.