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

At a certain point, the dreaded official chorus of “C’est finis! C’est finis!” began, and security guards began turning the crowd away.

From Los Angeles Times

To give two examples that touch me where I live, the primacy of French cuisine — once regarded as the world’s best — is finis.

From New York Times

The time is right for the heart-rending, oft-repeated mythical story of Austen’s having died unrecognized, and then going so long without fans, to reach its “finis.”

From Washington Post

She fits nicely with Friday’s group and a repeat effort of her last finis should put her in contention at a nice price.

From Los Angeles Times

Thus, it appears, will will Washington write “finis” to a year that started with a perfectly acceptable high of 56 on Jan. 1, 2017.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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