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TERMINATING

(verb, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Terminating.

Terminating - as a verb

Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical

Example: "The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cease7end4finish12stop6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be the end of; be the last or concluding part of

Example: "This sad scene ended the movie"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
end4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Example: "The boss fired his secretary today"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
can5dismiss10displace13fire7give noticegive the axegive the sacksack10send away
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Terminating - as an adjective

Coming to an end.

Of a decimal: having a finite number of digits.

Example: "Every rational number can be written as either a terminating decimal or a recurring decimal."

Example Sentences

"The terminating point of the race was the finish line."
"We reached the terminating station just in time to catch the last train."
"The terminating stage of the project involved closing all accounts."
"The terminating letter was sent to notify the employee of their dismissal."
"The terminating scene of the movie left the audience in suspense."
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Word Game Points

Is TERMINATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, terminating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TERMINATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is TERMINATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, terminating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TERMINATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is TERMINATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, terminating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TERMINATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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