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In these cases the sign so following the phonetic word has been called a terminative, from its serving to determine the meaning of what preceded it.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

The interior, as seen through the window, caused him to draw up with a terminative air and watch.

From The Woodlanders by Hardy, Thomas

Solomon Longways replied with terminative emphasis, as if the fact of his ignorance of Mrs. Henchard were sufficient to deprive her history of all interest.

From The Mayor of Casterbridge by Hardy, Thomas