terminal
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.
예시
3 / 5The 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.
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.
I was suffering from terminal boredom during that three-hour lecture.
I was suffering from extreme boredom during that three-hour lecture.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
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.
빠른 퀴즈
The patient was moved to a hospice after receiving a _______ diagnosis.
정답!
정답은: terminal
예시
The patient was diagnosed with a terminal illness and decided to spend his remaining time with family.
everydayThe patient was diagnosed with an incurable illness and decided to spend his remaining time with family.
The report suggests that the organization has entered a state of terminal decline.
formalThe report suggests that the organization has entered a state of final decline.
I was suffering from terminal boredom during that three-hour lecture.
informalI was suffering from extreme boredom during that three-hour lecture.
The terminal velocity of a falling object is reached when the force of gravity equals the air resistance.
academicThe final constant velocity of a falling object is reached when the force of gravity equals the air resistance.
The board recognized the terminal nature of the current strategy and voted for a complete restructuring.
businessThe board recognized the final nature of the current strategy and voted for a complete restructuring.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
Terminus is specifically the physical end of a transportation line, whereas terminal (adjective) describes a state or a final stage.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'terminal' to mean 'very bad' in every situation, but it strictly implies the *end* of something rather than just low quality.
암기 팁
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.
어원
From the Latin 'terminalis', which comes from 'terminus', meaning a boundary or end.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western healthcare, 'terminal care' or 'palliative care' refers to specialized medical care for people living with a serious, life-limiting illness.
빠른 퀴즈
The patient was moved to a hospice after receiving a _______ diagnosis.
정답!
정답은: terminal
관련 어휘
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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