🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Ponto terminal

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈpõtu teʁmiˈnaw

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Terminal Point/ˈtɜːrmɪnəl pɔɪnt/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O ponto terminal da trilha oferecia uma vista deslumbrante."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A specific location that marks the end of a journey or a boundary.

    "The terminal point of the hiking trail offered a breathtaking view of the valley."
  2. 2

    In mathematics, a point that represents the end of a line segment or curve.

    "In geometry, the terminal point of the vector is crucial for determining its direction."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'terminal' originates from the Latin word 'terminalis', meaning 'of a boundary or limit'. 'Point' comes from the Latin 'punctum', meaning 'a small mark or dot'. The combination reflects the concept of a definitive end or limit in various contexts, including mathematics and transportation.

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