terminative

9.3

That brings something to an end

adjective
/ˈtɜːrmɪnətɪv/

Specialized

: terminativo

In the category of indivisibles, some are "terminative" points, lines, or surfaces, and some are "continuative," which link the parts.

Examples

The film's terminative scene tied up all the loose ends of the story.
The terminative phase of the project is scheduled for next month, bringing all efforts to a successful conclusion.
After a long discussion, they finally reached a terminative decision to end the negotiation.

Synonyms

last

vsterminative

∞ 1.0

At the end and cannot be changed

is about an end but also covers simple order or low rank

terminal

vsterminative

7 5.6

At the final part of something, especially in time or a process

is about marking an end or conclusion rather than just being at the end

concluding

vsterminative

3.1

At the end of something that finishes it

marks or relates to an end without performing the closure

closing

vsterminative

2.5

Happening at the end of an event or period

refers to the fact of an end rather than the act of ending

completive

vsterminative

8.0

Showing that an action is finished

focuses on indicating an end rather than the completed result

How Final

terminal

7 5.6

terminative

Specialized

9.3

concluding

3.1

Surface Forms

terminative positive

Morphology

terminative = terminate (transparent) = terminate + ive

The adjective is a regular adjective-forming derivation from the verb 'terminate' meaning 'relating to or causing an end', which a learner familiar with 'terminate' can readily infer.

Etymology

Terminative comes from the Latin root termin- meaning 'end' or 'boundary', and you can see the same root in terminal and terminate. So a terminative clause or action is one that marks or brings something to its end.