释义 |
terminus a quo \-ˌäˈkwō\ noun Etymology: New Latin, literally, limit from which 1. : starting point of line of action or of a journey : point of origin 2. also terminus post quem \-ˌpōst-\ [terminus post quem from New Latin, literally, limit after which] : a time or date established or chosen as the beginning of a time period : the earlier of two limiting points in time |