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When you are editing, the final master is Aristotle and his poetics. You might have a terrific episode, but if people are falling out because there are just too many elements in it, you have to begin to get rid of things.
Ken Burns

Meaning of "final" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FINAL

From Latin fīnālis, from fīnis limit, boundary.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FINAL

final  [ˈfaɪnəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FINAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Final can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FINAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Final

Final or The Final may refer to: ▪ Final, the last or championship round of a match, game, or other contest. ▪ final, a keyword in the Java programming language ▪ Final case, a grammatical case ▪ Final examination, a test given at the end of a course of study or training ▪ Part of a syllable In art and entertainment: ▪ Final, a 2001 science fiction film ▪ The Final, a 2010 thriller ▪ Final, an English electronic musical group ▪ The Final, an album by Wham! ▪ "The Final", a song by Dir en grey ▪ Final, a tone of the Gregorian mode...

Definition of final in the English dictionary

The first definition of final in the dictionary is of or occurring at the end; concluding; ultimate; last. Other definition of final is having no possibility for further discussion, action, or change; conclusive; decisive. Final is also relating to or constituting an end or purpose.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FINAL


affinal
əˈfaɪnəl
anginal
ænˈdʒaɪnəl
anticlinal
ˌæntɪˈklaɪnəl
binal
ˈbaɪnəl
cerebrospinal
ˌsɛrɪbrəʊˈspaɪnəl
clinal
klaɪnəl
geanticlinal
dʒiːˌæntɪˈklaɪnəl
intestinal
ˌɪntɛˈstaɪnəl
nonfinal
ˌnɒnˈfaɪnəl
quarterfinal
ˈkwɔːtəˌfaɪnəl
reginal
rɪˈdʒaɪnəl
semifinal
ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəl
spinal
ˈspaɪnəl
synclinal
sɪŋˈklaɪnəl
transvaginal
ˌtrænzvəˈdʒaɪnəl
trinal
ˈtraɪnəl
urinal
jʊˈraɪnəl
vaginal
vəˈdʒaɪnəl
vinal
ˈvaɪnəl
vulvovaginal
ˌvʌlvəʊvəˈdʒaɪnəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FINAL

finagling
final cause
final clause
final curtain
final demand
final dividend
final edition
final examinations
Final Four
final notice
Final Solution
final whistle
final-salary
finale
finalis
finalisation
finalise
finalism
finalist
finalistic

WORDS THAT END LIKE FINAL

abdominal
aboriginal
cardinal
criminal
Cup Final
doctrinal
gastrointestinal
grand final
longitudinal
marginal
matinal
medicinal
nominal
ordinal
original
retinal
seminal
subliminal
terminal
the Cup Final

Synonyms and antonyms of final in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FINAL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «final» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of final

Translation of «final» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FINAL

Find out the translation of final to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of final from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «final» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

最后的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

último
570 millions of speakers

English

final
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अंतिम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نِهَائِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

завершающий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

final
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চূড়ান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

final
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Akhir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

letzter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

最終の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마지막의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Final
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cuối cùng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இறுதி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंतिम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nihai
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

finale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

końcowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

остаточний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ultim
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τελικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

finale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

slutlig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

endelig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of final

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FINAL»

The term «final» is very widely used and occupies the 995 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FINAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «final» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «final» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about final

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10 QUOTES WITH «FINAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word final.
1
Dev Anand
Motion picture making is a very, very involved affair. It is completely my baby. I'm a thorough professional. I plan films right from the conception of an idea to its final execution.
2
Ellen Barkin
I guess I worry about weird existential things, like how do we spend our final act. This is a very emotional question. I can't answer it without crying. I think, You're 56 years old, what did you do? You raised two good kids. What am I going to do now that is as meaningful as that? I don't know the answer yet.
3
Peter Bart
Historically, filmmakers always fall in love with every frame, but now that even neophytes are given final cut, this love affair carries with it serious economic implications.
4
Peter L. Bergen
The image we have of bin Laden in his final years in Abbottabad is of an aging man with a graying beard watching old footage of himself; just another suburban dad flipping though the channels with his remote.
5
Michael Beschloss
Oftentimes during the period in which conventions really did business, you had situations where the delegates were divided and you would have ballot after ballot before there was a final nominee.
6
Joan Blades
What is the biggest public forum in the United States? We were told it's the Super Bowl. The ad shows kids working at blue-collar jobs, and the final statement is just written text: Who's going to pay for the trillion dollar deficit?
7
Bonnie Blair
This Olympics is almost a little sad. It is my final Olympics. There are a lot of good memories.
8
Ken Burns
When you are editing, the final master is Aristotle and his poetics. You might have a terrific episode, but if people are falling out because there are just too many elements in it, you have to begin to get rid of things.
9
Prescott Bush
It is our conduct, our patriotism and belief in our American way of life, our courage that will win the final battle.
10
Jessie Cave
Having done film, TV and theatre, the nicest final bit of the jigsaw is to do live comedy, because you can talk to the audience. It feels really natural to be able to laugh with them, but at the same time still be within the framework of a play.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FINAL»

Discover the use of final in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to final and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Final Freedom: The Civil War, the Abolition of Slavery, and ...
This book examines emancipation after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863.
Michael Vorenberg, 2001
2
Final Exit: The Practicalities of Self-Deliverance and ...
An updated edition of a controversial best-seller shows people looking to end their suffering from unbearable pain due to terminal or incurable illness how to prepare for and commit suicide and offers other relevant information on such ...
Derek Humphry, 2002
3
Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7
The book covers Final Cut Pro’s exciting new features, including iChat Theater support, the redesigned speed tools, and sharing projects on a Blu-ray disc. ¿Lesson and media files available for download for over 40 hours of training ...
Diana Weynand, 2009
4
A Final Promise: The Campaign to Assimilate the Indians, ...
"This is an important book.
Frederick E. Hoxie, 2001
5
Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality
In a series of reflections on the world of modern medicine, a young doctor describes how physicians must deal with the inescapable reality of death, the risks and rewards of emotional involvement, patients' expectations concerning their ...
Pauline W. Chen, 2008
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Final Cut Pro for Underwater Video
The book is 144 pages with numerous color illustrations and examples. A companion book on UW video equipment and techniques is also available under the title: High Definition Underwater Video.
Steven Dale Fish, 2009
7
Final Confession: The Unsolved Crimes of Phil Cresta
Just before he died in Chicago, legendary thief Cresta revealed to Crowley, a retired Boston police detective, how he planned and carried out the capers that had baffled both the police and his colleagues for decades.
Brian P. Wallace, Bill Crowley, 2000
8
The Final Foucault
The Final Foucault is devoted to his last published (and some as yet unpublished) work and includes a translation of one of his last interviews, a comprehensive bibliography of his publications, and a biographical chronology.
James William Bernauer, David M. Rasmussen, 1988
9
The Final Days
The classic, behind-the-scenes account of Richard Nixon's dramatic last months as president reveals the ordeal of Nixon's fall from office -- one of the gravest crises in presidential history.
Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, 2005
10
Our Final Hour: A Scientist's Warning
Publisher's description: Bolstered by unassailable science and delivered in eloquent style, Our Final Hour's provocative argument that humanity has a mere 5050 chance of surviving the next century has struck a chord with readers, reviewers, ...
Martin Rees, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FINAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term final is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wimbledon 2015: Women's Final Schedule, Prediction and Prize …
Serena Williams will take on Garbine Muguruza in the 2015 Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday as she bids to win her 21st Grand ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
2
MLB All-Star Game Final Vote: Mike Moustakas, Carlos Martinez …
Major League Baseball announced the winners of the 2015 MLB All-Star Game Final Vote on Friday afternoon. Kansas City Royals' third ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
3
Andy Murray loses Wimbledon semi-final to Roger Federer
The 2013 champion had been battling to win a place in his third Wimbledon final – and become, with his older brother Jamie, the first brothers ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Serena Williams through to Wimbledon 2015 final after beating …
Another day, another Wimbledon final, another demolition job on the game and psyche of Maria Sharapova. Some things never seem to ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Twins' Dozier finishes second to Moustakas in All-Star Final Vote
Video (01:29) : Twins second baseman Brian Dozier finished second in the Final Vote for the last spot on the American League All-Star Team. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
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The Latest: Hingis Reaches Mixed Doubles Final at Wimbledon
Martina Hingis added the mixed doubles final to her schedule at Wimbledon for this weekend. The International Tennis Hall of Fame member ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
7
6 players to watch in Limerick and Tipperary's Munster minor hurling …
McGrath will hope to avoid Munster final heartbreak for the second successive weekend after lining out for the footballers against Kerry in ... «The42, Jul 15»
8
Jamie Murray seeking double delight in Wimbledon final after David …
As he and Australian partner John Peers fought through Thursday's semis to Saturday's Wimbledon doubles final, David Beckham was looking ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
9
MLB All-Star Game Final Vote 2015: 3rd Update for AL, NL …
Which leader is more likely to get overtaken in the final hours of voting? Carlos Martinez Mike Moustakas Submit Vote vote to see results ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
10
6 talking points ahead of Tipperary and Waterford's Munster hurling …
Tipp's seven-goal salvo in the 2011 Munster final bulks up that figure considerably but Waterford failed to raise a green flag against Tipp in that ... «The42, Jul 15»

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