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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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 rápido
The patient was moved to a hospice after receiving a _______ diagnosis.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: terminal
Exemplos
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.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Terminus is specifically the physical end of a transportation line, whereas terminal (adjective) describes a state or a final stage.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'terminal' to mean 'very bad' in every situation, but it strictly implies the *end* of something rather than just low quality.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'terminalis', which comes from 'terminus', meaning a boundary or end.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western healthcare, 'terminal care' or 'palliative care' refers to specialized medical care for people living with a serious, life-limiting illness.
Quiz rápido
The patient was moved to a hospice after receiving a _______ diagnosis.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: terminal
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