Beginning
Beginning noun - The point at which something begins.
Usage example: the actual beginning of the universe is still under debate, with some scientists continuing to uphold the big bang theory
Termination
Termination noun - The act of ceasing to exist.
Usage example: feels that the voluntary termination of one's life should be left entirely up to the patient
How words are described
| complete | complete beginning | complete termination |
| successful | successful beginning | successful termination |
Both words in one sentence
- Roy, Moss and Jen are told they would be fired at the beginning of the episode, and only make things worse with their behavior at the funeral (during which their new boss continues to make references to their imminent termination).
Source: Deus Ex Machina / Live-Action TV
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Termination and Beginning. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/beginning/termination
Beginning & Termination. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/beginning/termination>.
Termination or Beginning. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/beginning/termination.
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