terminable

[ tur-muh-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being terminated.
2. (of an annuity) coming to an end after a certain term.

terminable

/ ˈtɜːmɪnəbəl; ˈtɜːmnəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be terminated
2. terminating after a specific period or event

   a terminable annuity

Derived Forms

• ˈterminably, adverb
• ˌterminaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• termi·na·bili·ty termi·na·ble·ness noun
• termi·na·bly adverb
• nonter·mi·na·bili·ty noun
• non·termi·na·ble adjective
• non·termi·na·ble·ness noun
• non·termi·na·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminable¹

1375–1425; late Middle English, equivalent to termin ( en ) to end (< Latin termināre ) + -able

Example Sentences

The Los Angeles Stentorians, who represents African American firefighters in the city, called the incident a "terminable" offense.

From Fox News

But it is less a terminable process than a way of being in the world.

From New York Times

Using a homophobic slur would have been inappropriate even in a private moment, but on the job, in the broadcast booth, it’s a terminable offense.

From Washington Times

Mrs May told MPs she hoped the extension would be "terminable" well before this date and the UK would find itself outside the EU "as soon as possible".

From BBC

Silver supported Levenson’s decision to sell the team but didn’t believe Ferry’s actions were a “terminable” offense.

From Washington Post

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