terminus

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Terminus' is a formal term indicating the final point of a journey, route or process. Think of it like the last station of a bus route.

Examples in Different Contexts

In astronomy, 'terminus' can represent the boundary separating the illuminated and dark sides of a celestial body. An astronomer might say, 'The terminus on the moon indicates the dividing line between lunar day and night.'

Practice Scenarios

Aerospace

Scenario:

The satellite's orbit around the moon is nearing its final rotation. We need to prepare for the descent operation.

Response:

I agree. Ensuring the spacecraft's systems are secured for the descent is crucial as we approach the orbit's terminus.

Tech

Scenario:

That final bug is proving to be a thorny problem. Solving it would pave the way for the code submission.

Response:

Absolutely. As soon as this bug is handled, we'll be at the terminus of our code development.