v. i. 1. To be limited in space by a point, line, or surface; to stop short; to end; to cease; as, the torrid zone terminates at the tropics. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To come to a limit in time; to end; to close. [ 1913 Webster ]
The wisdom of this world, its designs and efficacy, terminate on zhis side heaven. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Terminated p. pr. & vb. n. Terminating. ] [ L. terminatus, p. p. of terminare. See Term. ] 1. To set a term or limit to; to form the extreme point or side of; to bound; to limit; as, to terminate a surface by a line. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To put an end to; to make to cease; as, to terminate an effort, or a controversy. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Hence, to put the finishing touch to; to bring to completion; to perfect. [ 1913 Webster ]
During this interval of calm and prosperity, he [ Michael Angelo ] terminated two figures of slaves, destined for the tomb, in an incomparable style of art. J. S. Harford. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. terminatio a bounding, fixing, determining: cf. F. terminasion, OF. also termination. See Term. ] 1. The act of terminating, or of limiting or setting bounds; the act of ending or concluding; as, a voluntary termination of hostilities. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which ends or bounds; limit in space or extent; bound; end; as, the termination of a line. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. End in time or existence; as, the termination of the year, or of life; the termination of happiness. [ 1913 Webster ]
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