B2 adjective Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
terminal
Verb
terminate
Adverbe
terminally
Adjectif
terminal
Apparenté
termination
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Astuce mémo

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.

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : terminal

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
terminal
Verb
terminate
Adverbe
terminally
Adjectif
terminal
Apparenté
termination

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : terminal

Mots lis

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C1

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inbioery

C1

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hypergraphal

C1

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resedancy

C1

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exstaship

C1

Describing a state of profound, transcendent joy and communal connection that elevates the individual beyond their ordinary experience. It is often used in philosophical or psychological contexts to characterize a sense of unified elation within a group or relationship.

microsimiltion

C1

Describing a modeling or analytical approach that focuses on the behavior of individual units or agents within a system to predict aggregate outcomes. It is used to characterize high-resolution simulations that account for granular details rather than broad generalizations.

overdocible

C1

An adjective describing someone who is excessively teachable or overly compliant to a fault. It implies a level of submissiveness that prevents a person from questioning instructions or exercising independent judgment.

circumsistency

C1

The state or quality of being circumstantial, referring to the detailed and specific conditions surrounding an event or situation. It describes the meticulous attention to the context and particularities of a moment rather than general or abstract principles.

exheredive

C1

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misciscy

C1

Misciscy refers to the state or quality of being composed of diverse, varied, or unrelated elements gathered together into a single entity. It is typically used in technical or academic contexts to describe a collection that lacks a singular unifying theme but possesses a broad range of components.

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