finals — the last examinations of an academic term or course
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the last examinations of an academic term or course
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪnəlz/
Example Sentences
- During finals week, the library becomes a zombie apocalypse zone filled with coffee-dependent students.
- She aced her finals and celebrated by sleeping for 12 hours straight.
- The tennis finals were so exciting that even my grandmother stayed up past midnight to watch.
finals
NOUN[/ˈfaɪnəlz/]
the last examinations of an academic term or course
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin finalis, meaning 'of or pertaining to the end.' This adjective is formed from the Latin noun finis (end, boundary), with the addition of the adjective suffix -al. The plural form -s was subsequently added to create the modern English noun referring to concluding examinations or championship matches.
Breakdown
finis (end) + -al (adjective suffix forming 'of or pertaining to') + -s (plural marker).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“During finals week, the library becomes a zombie apocalypse zone filled with coffee-dependent students.”
“She aced her finals and celebrated by sleeping for 12 hours straight.”
“The tennis finals were so exciting that even my grandmother stayed up past midnight to watch.”
“My study plan for finals: panic first, then actually study.”
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