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Terms Meaning: Conditions, Vocabulary, and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：conditions of an agreement (terms)
terms
/tɜːrmz/
n.
The specific rules, conditions, or details that are part of an agreement or contract.
conditions of an agreement
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/kənˈdɪʃənz ʌv ən əˈɡriːmənt/
n.
This meaning refers to the specific rules, conditions, or details that are part of a formal agreement or contract, often binding both parties.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'terminus' meaning boundary or end, related to 'term' as a limit or condition.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'Terminus' the god of boundaries—terms are the boundaries of an agreement.
📖 Example
Before signing the lease for the new apartment, she read all the terms carefully, especially the one about keeping pets.
Before signing the lease for the new apartment, she read all the terms carefully, especially the one about keeping pets.
🔗 Collocations
terms and conditions – the specific rules and details of an agreement
agree to the terms – accept the conditions set forth
breach of terms – violation of the agreed conditions
🔄 Synonyms
conditions (n.) – the rules or circumstances that must be met
provisions (n.) – a clause in a legal document
clauses (n.) – specific sections of a contract
🚫 Antonyms
informality (n.) – lack of formal rules or structure
🌱 Derivatives
terminology (n.) – the set of terms used in a particular field
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'terms' originated from the Roman god Terminus, protector of boundaries. In legal and business contexts, 'terms' evolved to signify specific conditions that define the limits of an agreement.
Meaning 2：specialized vocabulary (terms)
terms
/tɜːrmz/
n.
Special words or expressions used in a particular field, job, or activity; jargon.
specialized vocabulary
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/ˈspeʃəlaɪzd vəˈkæbjəleri/
n.
This meaning refers to specific words or expressions used within a particular profession, hobby, or field of study, often difficult for outsiders to understand.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The guidebook explained the basic terms of sailing, like ‘port’, ‘starboard’, and ‘knot’, so beginners could understand the instructor.
The guidebook explained the basic terms of sailing, like ‘port’, ‘starboard’, and ‘knot’, so beginners could understand the instructor.
🔗 Collocations
technical terms – specialized words in a specific field
legal terms – jargon used in law
in simple terms – using easy language without jargon
🔄 Synonyms
jargon (n.) – specialized language of a group
vocabulary (n.) – the set of words known or used
terminology (n.) – the body of terms used in a field
🚫 Antonyms
common language (n.) – everyday speech not specialized
🌱 Derivatives
terminology (n.) – the system of terms in a field
term (n.) – a word or phrase used in a specific context
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