finis
pronunciation
How to pronounce finis in British English:
UK ['faɪnɪs]
How to pronounce finis in American English:
US ['faɪnɪs]
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- Noun:
- the temporal end; the concluding time
- the concluding part of any performance
Word Origin
- finis (n.)
- Latin, literally "the end" (see finish (v.)). Word often placed 15c.-19c. at the end of a book.
Example
- 1. Finis , at 9 a.m. , today 's direct conversation with another human being .
- 2. In all things the word finis must be written in good season ;
- 3. The story is far from complete because the finis is not yet written .
- 4. It will come to an end when the lantern festival is finis .
- 5. When do you would like me to give you my finis decision .