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point vs terminal

terminal vs point

point and terminal both are nouns.

point is not an adjective while terminal is an adjective.

point is a verb but terminal is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
terminal Yes Yes No No
As nouns, terminal is a hypernym of point; that is, terminal is a word with a broader meaning than point:
  • point: sharp end
  • terminal: either extremity of something that has length
Other hypernyms of point include end.
point (noun) terminal (noun)
sharp end station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
a wall socket a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
the gun muzzle's direction electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs either extremity of something that has length
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
an outstanding characteristic
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a geometric element that has position but no extension
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
the object of an activity
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
a promontory extending out into a large body of water
one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
a V shape
a very small circular shape
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
an instant of time
point (adjective) terminal (adjective)
being or situated at an end
relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time
of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route
occurring at or forming an end or termination
causing or ending in or approaching death
point (verb) terminal (verb)
give a point to
repair the joints of bricks
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
be a signal for or a symptom of
direct into a position for use
be positionable in a specified manner
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
mark with diacritics
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
sail close to the wind
be oriented
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