terminated
verb
Form of terminate , past tense of terminate.
Simple meaning
Be the end of.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɝməneɪtəd
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of terminate
Be the end of; be the last or concluding part of
past tense of terminate
To end something, especially when left in an incomplete state.
past tense of terminate
Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
past tense of terminate
To conclude.
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This meaning: Be the end of; be the last or concluding part of
Used this way, terminated is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Bring to an end or halt.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
Someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects).
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