TERMINALLY

terminally

(adverb) at the end; “terminally ill”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

terminally (comparative more terminally, superlative most terminally)

In a terminal manner.

Leading to death; lasting until death.

(location) At the end.

Source: Wiktionary


TERMINAL

Ter"mi*nal, a. Etym: [L. terminals: cf. F. terminal. See Term, n.]

1. Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: Growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike. Terminal moraine. See the Note under Moraine.

– Terminal statue. See Terminus, n., 2 and 3.

– Terminal velocity. (a) The velocity acquired at the end of a body's motion. (b) The limit toward which the velocity of a body approaches, as of a body falling through the air.

Ter"mi*nal, n.

1. That which terminates or ends; termination; extremity.

2. (Eccl.)

Definition: Either of the ends of the conducting circuit of an electrical apparatus, as an inductorium, dynamo, or electric motor, usually provided with binding screws for the attachment of wires by which a current may be conveyed into or from the machine; a pole.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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