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A single, clearly defined technical term or specialized expression within a particular terminology.
Der Terminus „Photosynthese“ beschreibt einen zentralen Prozess in der Biologie.
The term 'photosynthesis' describes a central process in biology.
'Terminus' is a loanword from Latin, where it means 'boundary' or 'boundary stone.' In German, it refers to a single, clearly delimited and defined technical term.
Der Dozent erklärte den genauen Gebrauch des Terminus „Metapher“.
The lecturer explained the exact use of the term 'metaphor.'
Unlike a general word, 'Terminus' (term) refers to a single concept with a precise, fixed meaning within a subject area. It is often used in sentences that define or analyze a concept.
„Genom“ ist ein zentraler Terminus in der modernen Genetik.
'Genome' is a central term in modern genetics.
The word 'Terminus' (term) is used mainly in scientific and technical language. It sounds very formal and is rarely used in everyday colloquial speech.
In seiner Dissertation verwendet er zahlreiche lateinische Termini.
In his dissertation, he uses numerous Latin terms.
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'das Wort' and 'der Terminus' can both refer to a single linguistic sign. 'Wort' is general and is used in everyday life, at school, and when learning. 'Terminus' is a technical word for a precisely defined concept in a particular field. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Terminus' can also be a word. The difference lies in the context: when it is simply about language, you say 'Wort'. When it is about precise technical language, 'Terminus' fits.
Vor dem Termin erklären wir den medizinischen Terminus in einfachen Worten.
Before the appointment, we explain the medical term in simple words.
Sie notiert das Wort, weil sie es später noch einmal üben möchte.
She writes down the word because she wants to practice it again later.