ending ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/

noun

1. () The end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)  ( termination , ending )
   the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
    I don't like words that have -ism as an ending
   I don't like words that have -ism as an ending
   
2. () The act of ending something  ( termination , conclusion , ending )
   the act of ending something
    The termination of the agreement
   the termination of the agreement
   
3. The last section of a communication  ( close , closing , conclusion , end , ending )
   the last section of a communication
    In conclusion I want to say...
   in conclusion I want to say...
   
4. Event whose occurrence ends something  ( ending , finish , conclusion )
   event whose occurrence ends something
    His death marked the ending of an era
   his death marked the ending of an era
    When these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
   when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
   
5. The point in time at which something ends  ( ending , end )
   the point in time at which something ends
    The end of the year
   the end of the year
    The ending of warranty period
   the ending of warranty period