finis

[ fin-is, fee-nee, fahy-nis ]

noun

1. end; conclusion.

finis

/ ˈfɪnɪs /

noun

1. the end; finish: used at the end of books, films, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of finis¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from French or directly from Latin fīnis; fine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of finis¹

C15: from Latin

Example Sentences

Et ce jusques au temps & terme de six ans finis & accomplis, cpter du jour que ledit livre sera achev d'imprimer.

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Now, indeed, the events were hastening towards the end of the sad drama, the finis poloniae.

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Je finis la par vous assurer encore, Monsieur, que je suis tout a vous.

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Finis exspectandus est in unoquoque hominum; animali ad mutationem promptissmo.

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Lines of Browny's letters were fiery waving ribands about him, while the coldly gracious bow of the Lady wrote Finis.

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Related Words

• accomplishment
• achievement
• conclusion
• culmination
• expiration
• finalization
• fulfillment
• integration
• realization