Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Term.
How to pronounce term:
US
Term - as a noun
A word or expression used for some particular thing
Example: "He learned many medical terms"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wordHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A limited period of time
Example: "A prison term"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodperiod of timetime periodHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
Example: "The contract set out the conditions of the lease"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conditionstringsAny distinct quantity contained in a polynomial
Example: "The general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree"
One of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition
Example: "The major term of a syllogism must occur twice"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constituentgrammatical constituentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent
Example: "A healthy baby born at full term"
(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient rome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terminal figureterminusTerm - as a verb
Name formally or designate with a term
Term - as an adjective
Born or delivered at term.
Example: "Term neonate"
Example Sentences
"The term 'apple' refers to a round fruit with a red or green skin."
"Students must complete a project by the end of the term."
"In scientific terms, evolution refers to the process of gradual change in species over time."
"The term 'deadline' indicates the latest time or date by which something should be completed."
"The term 'penalty' refers to a punishment or consequence for breaking a rule."
Word Game Points
Is TERM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, term is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TERM has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is TERM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, term is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTERM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is TERM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, term is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTERM has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
