Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in fine

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.23 in modern English

Syllables: in- fine
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Ultimately, in the end; in conclusion.

Archaic

Example Sentences

"Presently, when they had exchanged a few kisses, and questions in broken English on one side, he began to unbutton, and, in fine, stripped into his shirt."
"All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness."
"Then again, why should there not be an ‘Emigration Service,’ and Secretary, with adjuncts, with funds, forces, idle Navy-ships, and ever-increasing apparatus; in fine an effective system of Emigration; […]"
"“In fine, we thought that he was everything / To make us wish that we were in his place.”"
"“My temper is sweet, and my character without blemish. In fine, Miss Dobson, I am a most desirable parti.”"
"[…]the church was told in fine that Brother Ayer must stop his singing[…]"

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin in fīne.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: in fīne

Usage

Archaic

Questions

What does in fine mean?: Ultimately, in the end; in conclusion.
Where does in fine come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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