Meaning & Definition of Terminally in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a manner that is critical or fatal.

  Example Sentence: He was terminally ill, with only months to live.

• Definition: At or in the end; ultimately.

  Example Sentence: The project was terminally flawed, leading to its cancellation.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from 'terminal' with the suffix '-ly', indicating a manner related to the end.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• terminally ill: Referring to a disease that is incurable and expected to lead to death.
• terminal phase: The final stage of a process or condition.

Translations

• Spanish: terminalmente

• French: terminalement

• German: terminal

• Russian: терминально

Related Words

• terminal: Relating to or situated at the end of something.

• terminate: To bring to an end.

Slang Meanings of terminally

• Meaning: In a way that is hopeless or beyond recovery.

  Example Sentence: I'm terminally done with this project.

• Meaning: Describing a situation that is irreparably bad.

  Example Sentence: That idea is terminally embarrassing.