ˌtərməˈnāshən, ˌtə̄m-, ˌtəim- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin termination-, terminatio act of setting bounds, determining, from terminatus (past participle of terminare to set bounds, determine) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at terminate
1. obsolete : the act of determining : decision
2. obsolete : word , term
3.
a. : end in time or existence : close , cessation , conclusion
termination of life
termination of the middle ages
b. : a limit in space or extent : bound , extremity
termination of a route
termination of a cave
termination of a journey
c. : the ending of a word : a final syllable or letter ; especially : the part added to a stem in inflection : ending , suffix
4. : the act of terminating : act of setting bounds or bringing to an end or concluding
after the termination of hostilities
voluntary termination of an agreement
5. : outcome , result
a dispute brought to a satisfactory termination
Synonyms: see end