As verbs the difference between terminate and bequeath
is that terminate is to end, especially in an incomplete state while bequeath is (legal) to give or leave by will; to give by testament.
As an adjective terminate
is terminated; limited; bounded; ended.
terminate
English
Verb
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terminat)
To end, especially in an incomplete state.
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* J. S. Harford
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To kill.
To end the employment contract of an employee; to fire, lay off.
Synonyms
* (to end incompletely) discontinue, stop, break off
* (to kill) See also
Antonyms
* (to end incompletely) continue
Related terms
{{rel3, termination
, terminator
, terminus
, terminable}}
See also
* abort
External links
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Adjective
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en adjective)
Terminated; limited; bounded; ended.
Having a definite and clear limit or boundary; having a determinate size, shape or magnitude.
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(label) Expressible in a finite number of terms; (of a decimal) not recurring or infinite.
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References
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bequeath
English
Verb
(legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
To hand down; to transmit.
To give; to offer; to commit.
Usage notes
* (give or leave by will) The verb is usually used of personal property; for real property, the term devise is preferred.
Related terms
* quethe
* quoth
* bequest
