Term Definition & Meaning
term
- noun
- a word or expression used for some particular thing; "he learned many medical terms"
- a limited period of time; "a prison term"; "he left school before the end of term"
- (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; "the contract set out the conditions of the lease"; "the terms of the treaty were generous"
- any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial; "the general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree"
- one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition; "the major term of a syllogism must occur twice"
- the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent; "a healthy baby born at full term"
- (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome
- verb
- name formally or designate with a term
"Term" in song lyrics
See how term is used in real songs:
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"Then your other boys cursed the term"
Bizzy Bone — Schizophrenic -
"And long earned, keep your concern, Black Sheep for the term"
Black Sheep — Me and My Brother -
"The punk judge sentenced me a short term"
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. — T.R.I.B.E.
Words that rhyme with term
Usage tips for "term"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "term" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for term to find words that pair well.
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