B2 adjective محايد

terminal

/ˈtɜːrmɪnl/

Relates to something occurring at or forming the end or boundary of a sequence or series. In a medical context, it describes a disease or condition that cannot be cured and is predicted to lead to death.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

The patient was diagnosed with a terminal illness and decided to spend his remaining time with family.

The patient was diagnosed with an incurable illness and decided to spend his remaining time with family.

2

The report suggests that the organization has entered a state of terminal decline.

The report suggests that the organization has entered a state of final decline.

3

I was suffering from terminal boredom during that three-hour lecture.

I was suffering from extreme boredom during that three-hour lecture.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
terminal
Verb
terminate
ظرف
terminally
صفة
terminal
مرتبط
termination
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'Terminator' movie—his goal is to bring a final, 'terminal' end to his targets. Or relate it to a 'term' (like a school term) which must eventually reach its terminal point.

اختبار سريع

The patient was moved to a hospice after receiving a _______ diagnosis.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: terminal

أمثلة

1

The patient was diagnosed with a terminal illness and decided to spend his remaining time with family.

everyday

The patient was diagnosed with an incurable illness and decided to spend his remaining time with family.

2

The report suggests that the organization has entered a state of terminal decline.

formal

The report suggests that the organization has entered a state of final decline.

3

I was suffering from terminal boredom during that three-hour lecture.

informal

I was suffering from extreme boredom during that three-hour lecture.

4

The terminal velocity of a falling object is reached when the force of gravity equals the air resistance.

academic

The final constant velocity of a falling object is reached when the force of gravity equals the air resistance.

5

The board recognized the terminal nature of the current strategy and voted for a complete restructuring.

business

The board recognized the final nature of the current strategy and voted for a complete restructuring.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
terminal
Verb
terminate
ظرف
terminally
صفة
terminal
مرتبط
termination

تلازمات شائعة

terminal illness an incurable disease that leads to death
terminal velocity the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches
terminal degree the highest academic degree in a given field of study
terminal phase the final stage of a process or disease
terminal diagnosis a medical identification of a fatal condition

العبارات الشائعة

terminally ill

suffering from a disease that will end in death

terminal station

the final stop on a railway or transport line

terminal point

the end point of something

يُخلط عادةً مع

terminal vs terminus

Terminus is specifically the physical end of a transportation line, whereas terminal (adjective) describes a state or a final stage.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

When used medically, terminal is a sensitive word that implies no hope for recovery. In non-medical contexts, it often emphasizes that a process has reached its final, often negative, conclusion.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'terminal' to mean 'very bad' in every situation, but it strictly implies the *end* of something rather than just low quality.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'Terminator' movie—his goal is to bring a final, 'terminal' end to his targets. Or relate it to a 'term' (like a school term) which must eventually reach its terminal point.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'terminalis', which comes from 'terminus', meaning a boundary or end.

أنماط نحوية

Used primarily as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun). Can be modified by the adverb 'terminally' (e.g., terminally ill).
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السياق الثقافي

In Western healthcare, 'terminal care' or 'palliative care' refers to specialized medical care for people living with a serious, life-limiting illness.

اختبار سريع

The patient was moved to a hospice after receiving a _______ diagnosis.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: terminal

كلمات ذات صلة

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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