terminuses

Terminus, the plural of which is termini, is a Latin word that translates to "end" or "boundary." In various contexts, the term can have different meanings. In transportation, a terminus is the final or starting point of a journey, such as the end of a train or bus route. For example, Grand Central Terminal in New York City is a major railway terminus. In computing, a terminus is a point where a process or thread ends. In telecommunications, a terminus can refer to the end of a communication line. In mathematics, a terminus can refer to the end of a sequence or series. In biology, a terminus can refer to the end of a chromosome. The term is also used in philosophy to refer to the end or purpose of something.