terminator
pronunciation
How to pronounce terminator in British English:
UK ['tɜ:mɪneɪtə]
How to pronounce terminator in American English:
US ['tɜməˌneɪtə]
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- Noun:
- someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects)
Word Origin
- terminator (n.)
- 1770, "line of separation between the bright and dark parts of a moon or planet," from Late Latin terminator "he who sets bounds," agent noun from terminare (see terminus). Meaning "one who terminates" (something) is attested from 1846.
Example
- 1. I made the cowardly lion look like the terminator .
- 2. From that comes terminator 2 , frankenstein , and a huge chunk of science fiction .
- 3. Unless you 're the terminator , for an instant , you 're probably set back on your heels .
- 4. We already know that in the year 2029 , the earth will be overrun with robots like the terminator .
- 5. The terminator actor , who was pictured during a workout in santa monica , reportedly received the t-shirt as a farewell present when stepping down as governor .