terminus

• Substantiv, das einen Endpunkt, ein Ende oder eine Grenze bezeichnet; kann das Ende einer Verkehrsstrecke, eine Endstation oder einen Abschluss in einem Prozess oder Ziel angeben.

A noun referring to a final point, end, or boundary; it can denote the end of a transportation route, a station, or a concluding point in a process or goal.

1. End point or final stopB2formal

   A place where something ends or is completed, such as a railway or bus route's final station.

   Endstation

   • The train reached its terminus at the coastal city.
   • All passengers must disembark at the terminus station.
   • The bus terminus is located near the market square.

   Synonymedestinationendpointterminal

   Antonymebeginningcommencementoriginstart

2. Ultimate goal or purposeC1formal

   The final aim or objective for which an action or process is undertaken.

   Endziel

   • The terminus of their research was a groundbreaking discovery.
   • His life's terminus was to achieve peace and harmony.
   • The project's terminus is the completion of the new bridge.

   Synonymeaimdestinationendgoalobjectobjectivepurpose

3. Architectural boundary markerC2formalart

   A carved statue or bust, often of a human or animal, placed atop a square pillar, originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome.

   Terminus

   • The ancient Roman terminus was discovered near the old city walls.
   • The museum displayed a marble terminus from the imperial era.
   • Archaeologists identified the carved pillar as a terminus.

   Synonymetermterminal

4. Rail or bus route endpointB1formal

   Either end of a railroad or bus route where vehicles begin or end their journey.

   Endhaltestelle

   • The northern terminus of the railway is in the mountains.
   • Buses depart from the southern terminus every hour.
   • The route's terminus is a small village in the valley.

   Synonymeterminal

5. Transport stationB1formal

   A station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods.

   Endstation

   • The terminus was crowded with travelers during the holiday season.
   • Goods are unloaded at the freight terminus.
   • The new terminus features modern facilities for passengers.

   Synonymedepotstationterminal