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terminal state
[ˈtɜːrmɪnəl steɪt]
noun
pl: terminal states
estado terminal
1.
In computing and automata theory, a state from which no further transitions are possible; a final state in a state machine.
The algorithm reaches a terminal state when all processes are complete.
O algoritmo atinge um estado terminal quando todos os processos estão concluídos.
2.
In medicine, the final stage of a disease where recovery is not possible.
The patient entered a terminal state and required palliative care.
O paciente entrou em estado terminal e necessitava de cuidados paliativos.
3.
Any condition or situation that cannot be reversed or changed further.
Once the system enters a terminal state, it cannot be restarted.
Uma vez que o sistema entra em um estado terminal, ele não pode ser reiniciado.
Synonyms
final state
end state
accepting state
halting state
Antonyms
initial state
starting state
non-terminal state
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estado terminal
Standard usage in both medical and technical contexts
Portugal
estado terminal
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also may use 'fase terminal' in medical context
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach terminal velocity
in terminal decline
terminal diagnosis
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