terminus

/ˈtɜːrnɪnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A point of arrival or departure, especially of a route, journey, or service; a terminal.

“The terminus of the bus route was located at the city center.”

2. noun

The end of a process, system, or period.

“The terminus of the project marked the end of a decade-long endeavor.”

3. noun

A place where a railway line or a road terminates, especially with a station or a building.

“The terminus of the railway line was a large, bustling station.”

Synonyms

  • destination
  • endpoint
  • terminal

Antonyms

  • origin
  • source