Finality

Pronunciation: /faɪˈnæləti/

Definitions of finality

noun the state or quality of being final; conclusiveness

Example Sentences

A1 The finality of the decision was clear to everyone.

A2 She accepted the finality of the breakup and moved on.

B1 The finality of the contract was confirmed with the signing of the agreement.

B2 The judge's ruling brought a sense of finality to the long legal battle.

C1 The finality of death is a difficult concept for many to accept.

C2 The finality of the verdict left no room for further appeals.

Examples of finality in a Sentence

formal The judge's ruling brought a sense of finality to the court case.

informal Once the contract is signed, that's it - finality.

slang When she broke up with him, it was like, 'Boom, finality.'

figurative The closing of the old factory symbolized the finality of an era.

Grammatical Forms of finality

• plural: finalities
• comparative: more final
• superlative: most final
• present tense: finalizes
• future tense: will finalize
• perfect tense: has finalized
• continuous tense: is finalizing
• singular: finality
• positive degree: final
• infinitive: to finalize
• gerund: finalizing
• participle: finalized

Origin and Evolution of finality

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'finality' originated from the Latin word 'finalis' which means 'of or pertaining to an end'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'finality' was used to describe the state or quality of being final or ultimate. Over time, it has evolved to also convey the idea of conclusiveness and irrevocability.