Definition of terminal

• n. - Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.
• n. - Growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike.
• n. - That which terminates or ends; termination; extremity.
• n. - Either of the ends of the conducting circuit of an electrical apparatus, as an inductorium, dynamo, or electric motor, usually provided with binding screws for the attachment of wires by which a current may be conveyed into or from the machine; a pole.