terminus ad quem
terminus ad quem · termini ad quos
The latest possible date of a nonpunctual eventThe latest possible date of a nonpunctual event (period, era, etc.)
Meaning
2 sensesThe latest possible date of a nonpunctual event (period, era, etc.)
An objective or goal.
More definitions
- final or latest limiting point
Origin
From Latin terminus (“limit”) + ad (“up to”) + quem (“which”), the accusative of quī (“whaFrom Latin terminus (“limit”) + ad (“up to”) + quem (“which”), the accusative of quī (“what”). Literally meaning “the limit up until which”.
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Forms
plural: termini ad quos| Singular | terminus ad quem |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- final or latest limiting point:terminal pointlimit