Term

/tɜːm/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Term

noun

  1. That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.

    ""Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms.""

  2. A chronological limitation or restriction.

    "The term of a lease agreement is the period of time during which the lease is effective, and may be fixed, periodic, or of indefinite duration."

  3. Any of the binding conditions or promises in a legal contract.

    "Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing."

  4. A point, line, or superficies that limits.

    "A line is the term of a superficies, and a superficies is the term of a solid."

  5. A word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge.

    ""Algorithm" is a term used in computer science."

verb

  1. To phrase a certain way; to name or call.

adjective

  1. Born or delivered at term.

    "term neonate"

Anagrams of Term

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