termination

• Nom désignant l'action de mettre fin à quelque chose, le point où cela s'arrête, ou le résultat de ce processus. Peut aussi se référer à la partie finale d'un mot, comme un suffixe ou une désinence.

A noun referring to the act of ending something, the point at which something ends, or the result of a process. It can also refer to the final part of a word, such as a suffix or inflectional ending.

1. End of a contract periodB2formal

   The formal ending of a contractual agreement or employment.

   Fin de contrat

   • The termination of his employment was due to budget cuts.
   • Both parties agreed to the early termination of the lease.
   • The contract includes a clause about termination without cause.

   Synonymescancellationcessationcloseconclusiondissolutionendendingexpirationexpiry

   Antonymesbeginningcommencementinceptionstart

2. End point or boundaryB2formal

   A place where something ends or is complete.

   Point ou limite finale

   • The termination of the railway line is at the coastal station.
   • The pipeline's termination is located at the refinery.
   • The hiking trail's termination offers a stunning view.

   Synonymesboundarycloseconclusionculminationedgeendendingextremityfinishlimit

   Antonymesbeginningcommencementinceptionopeningoriginstart

3. Result or outcomeC1formal

   Something that results from a process or action.

   résultat ou conséquence

   • The termination of the experiment was a successful data set.
   • The termination of the investigation led to new evidence.
   • The project's termination was a comprehensive report.

   Synonymesconsequenceendissueoutcomeresultupshot

4. Linguistic endingC1formal

   The end of a word, such as a suffix or inflectional ending.

   Désinence (linguistique)

   • The termination '-ed' indicates past tense in English.
   • In Latin, the termination of a noun shows its case.
   • Linguists study the termination of words to understand grammar.

   Synonymesendinginflectional endingsuffix

5. Act of endingB2formal

   The act of bringing something to an end.

   action de mettre fin

   • The termination of the project was announced yesterday.
   • The termination of the war brought peace to the region.
   • The termination of the service was due to lack of funding.

   Synonymescessationcloseconclusiondiscontinuationendendingfinishhaltstop

   Antonymesbeginningcommencementinitiationopeningstart