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/
Korean meaning: 용어, 말
Korean pronunciation: 터름 (강세: 터름)
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
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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.
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“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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