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finis

[ fin-is, fee-nee, fahy-nis ]
/ ˈfɪn ɪs, fiˈni, ˈfaɪ nɪs /
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noun
end; conclusion.
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Origin of finis

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from French or directly from Latin fīnis; see fine1

Words nearby finis

finial, finical, finick, finicky, fining, finis, finis coronat opus, finish, finished, finisher, finisher card
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Words related to finis

over, accomplishment, achievement, conclusion, culmination, expiration, finalization, fulfillment, integration, realization, dying, decease, demise, passing, closure, finish, issue, outcome, resolution, result

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British Dictionary definitions for finis

finis
/ (ˈfɪnɪs) /
noun
the end; finish: used at the end of books, films, etc

Word Origin for finis

C15: from Latin
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