Search Dictionary
Definition of terminable

terminable

/ˈtɜːrmɪnəbəl/
ter · mi · na · ble

Adverb:terminably
JUMP TO:

terminable Lexical Profile

terminable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being terminated, ended, or canceled, especially after a specified period of time or upon a certain condition (commonly used of contracts, leases, annuities, or agreements).

Example

"The commercial lease is terminable by either party upon sixty days' written notice."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for terminable
Antonyms
View all antonyms for terminable

• Rhymes for terminable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'terminable' or directly from Medieval Latin 'terminabilis', from Latin 'terminare' ('to limit, set bounds to, end'), derived from 'terminus' ('boundary, limit, end').

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Terminable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/terminable
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.