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basic ending

[ˈbeɪsɪk ˈɛndɪŋ]
nounpl: basic endings
terminação básica
1. A fundamental or elementary conclusion or final part of something
The story had a basic ending where the hero defeated the villain.
A história tinha uma terminação básica onde o herói derrotava o vilão.
2. In linguistics, a simple inflectional suffix added to a word stem
In Portuguese, '-o' is a basic ending for masculine nouns.
Em português, '-o' é uma terminação básica para substantivos masculinos.
3. A simple or straightforward conclusion without complexity
The film had a basic ending that satisfied most viewers.
O filme teve uma terminação básica que satisfez a maioria dos espectadores.
Synonyms
simple endingelementary conclusionsuffixinflection
Antonyms
complex endingelaborate conclusionsophisticated ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminação básica
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
terminação básica
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
the basic facts
keeping it simple
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