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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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Begriff and Terminus can both refer to a specific idea or designation. Begriff is more general and can also be used outside a defined technical field. Terminus is especially appropriate when an established and precisely defined technical expression is meant.
Der Terminus „Photosynthese“ bezeichnet in der Biologie einen genau definierten Vorgang.
In biology, the term “Photosynthese” refers to a precisely defined process.
Der Begriff „Nachhaltigkeit“ wird heute auch außerhalb der Fachsprache häufig verwendet.
The term “Nachhaltigkeit” is now also widely used outside technical language.
