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Definition of terminable
terminable
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəbəl/
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Adverb:terminably
terminable Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• 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."
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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').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Terminable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/terminable