"What's the plural of terminus?"
The plural of terminus is termini or terminuses.
Definition of terminus:
Terminus refers to the final point or end of a transportation route, journey, or line. It is often associated with transportation systems such as railways, bus routes, and subway lines. The terminus marks the endpoint or destination of the route, where passengers or cargo disembark or where the transportation vehicle is turned around.
Plural of Terminus Example Sentences
- Single Examples:
- The train arrived at its terminus station, and passengers began to disembark.
- They reached the terminus of the hiking trail, enjoying the sense of accomplishment.
- She planned her travel itinerary, ensuring she had enough time to reach the terminus before the last bus departure.
- Plural Examples:
- They expanded the network of railway termini to improve connectivity and accessibility.
- Transportation hubs often have multiple termini for different transportation modes, providing convenient transfer options.
- We studied the design and layout of various transportation termini to optimize passenger flow and efficiency.
Termini vs. Terminuses
The graph shows the occurances of the plural of terminus in written English since 1800 using Google's Ngram Viewer.
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