term — a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɜːrm/
Example Sentences
- My mom uses the term 'vintage' for anything older than her smartphone.
- The spring term is my favorite because it's almost summer vacation.
- I agreed to the terms without reading them - big mistake!
term
NOUN[/tɜːrm/]
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
The contract term lasts for three years.
The scientific term helped explain the discovery. (WORD + MEANING = TERM → a specific word used for a particular idea)
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'terminus' meaning 'boundary' or 'end point'. The word evolved to mean a fixed period of time, and later extended to mean a word or expression used within a specific field or context.
Breakdown
From Latin 'terminus' (boundary, end) - no further morpheme breakdown as it is a root word that entered English as a complete lexeme
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom uses the term 'vintage' for anything older than her smartphone.”
“The spring term is my favorite because it's almost summer vacation.”
“I agreed to the terms without reading them - big mistake!”
“Scientists termed the new species 'Sleepyaurus' because it naps 20 hours a day.”
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