termeni

Termeni is a Romanian noun with several related meanings centered on boundaries, limits, or distinct items in a sequence. In everyday use, it most often denotes a deadline or a time limit, as in phrases like termenele de plată or a respecta termenul. It can also refer to the duration or period allowed for an action. In mathematics and logic, termen (singular) designates a term of a sequence or a term in a sum; its natural plural in that context is termenii.

Etymology and sense development. The word derives from Latin terminus and entered Romanian through historical contact with Romance languages, retaining the core idea of a boundary or end point. The everyday sense of a deadline reflects this origin, while the mathematical sense reflects its use as a specific element within a structured set.

Usage notes. Romanian uses related forms depending on sense and number. For time-related uses, termen is commonly combined with qualifiers such as de plată, de livrare, or limită to specify the nature of the bound. In mathematical or formal contexts, termenai or termenii (depending on grammar and specificity) are used to name the elements of a sequence or a sum. Phrases involving termeni often appear in legal contracts, academic schedules, and technical writing.

See also. Term, deadline, terminus. The word is cognate with terms in other Romance languages and shares roots with related concepts of boundary and end.