Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

finality

/faɪˈnælɪti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.62 in modern English

Syllables: fi-nal-i-ty
IPA: /faɪˈnælɪti/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being final; the condition from which no further changes occur.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The finality of my father's death suddenly hit me: there would be no more bedtime stories, no more games of catch in the back yard."
"By way of contrast there is an air of finality about the closure of the Welsh Highland Railway."

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French finalité. equivalent to final + -ity.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: final

Usage

Inflected Forms

finalities (plural)

Derived Forms

counterfinality equifinality multifinality

Phrases

counter-finality in finality

Synonyms

conclusiveness decisiveness

Antonyms

nonfinality

Rhymes With

sexuality mortality hospitality morality mentality nationality municipality neutrality locality brutality confidentiality vitality

Questions

How do you pronounce finality?: The recorded pronunciation is /faɪˈnælɪti/.
What does finality mean?: The state of being final; the condition from which no further changes occur.
Where does finality come from?: Borrowed from Middle French finalité. equivalent to final + -ity.

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