terminus has definitions from the fields of transportation,fine art
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[ noun ] either end of a railroad or bus route

Related terms

end

2
[ noun ] the ultimate goal for which something is done

Synonyms

destination

Related terms

goal end

3
[ noun ] designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)

Examples

"excitement grew as the finish neared" "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish" "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish"

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[ noun ] (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome

Related terms

statue architecture

5
[ noun ] a place of termination or completion

Related terms

end terminate

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[ noun ] (transportation) station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

Synonyms

terminal depot

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