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Meaning of terminated
The primary meaning of the word "terminated" is to bring something to an end.
Etymology of terminated
The word "terminated" comes from the Latin words "terminare," which means to limit or bound, and "terminus," which means boundary or limit.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of bringing something to an end or boundary.
Synonyms
ended
stopped
ceased
finished
completed
concluded
closed
halted
suspended
discontinued
abolished
eliminated
eradicated
extinguished
annihilated
destroyed
demolished
dissolved
dismissed
fired
laid off
sacked
ousted
removed
expelled
ejected
axed
canceled
rescinded
repealed
revoked
nullified
voided
invalidated
Definitions
- The word "terminated" is defined by Oxford Languages as having been brought to an end, or having stopped or ceased to exist, or having been dismissed from employment.
- * It can also refer to something that has been stopped or ended by a deliberate action.
Usage Examples
- The company's contract was terminated due to non-payment.
- * The employee was terminated after consistently poor performance reviews.
- * The project was terminated due to lack of funding.
Antonyms
continued
ongoing
started
begun
initiated
launched
established
maintained
sustained
supported
prolonged
extended
renewed
reinstated
restored
revived
persevered
persisted
endured
survived
remained
stayed