C1 noun Formell

finality

/faɪˈnæl.ə.ti/

The state or quality of being finished, settled, or irreversible, leaving no room for further doubt or change. It often describes the character of an action or statement that suggests a definitive conclusion has been reached.

Beispiele

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1

He slammed the front door with a sense of finality that told her he wasn't coming back.

He slammed the front door with a sense of finality that told her he wasn't coming back.

2

The supreme court's ruling brings a necessary finality to this long-standing legal dispute.

The supreme court's ruling brings a necessary finality to this long-standing legal dispute.

3

The way she said 'no' had a real finality to it, so I didn't bother asking again.

The way she said 'no' had a real finality to it, so I didn't bother asking again.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
finality
Verb
finalize
Adverb
finally
Adjektiv
final
Verwandt
finale
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Merkhilfe

Focus on the 'FIN' (meaning end) and the suffix '-ITY' (denoting a state). Once you cross the FINish line, you have reached the state of finality.

Schnelles Quiz

The judge's gavel struck the wood with a sharp sound, adding a sense of ___ to the ruling.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: finality

Beispiele

1

He slammed the front door with a sense of finality that told her he wasn't coming back.

everyday

He slammed the front door with a sense of finality that told her he wasn't coming back.

2

The supreme court's ruling brings a necessary finality to this long-standing legal dispute.

formal

The supreme court's ruling brings a necessary finality to this long-standing legal dispute.

3

The way she said 'no' had a real finality to it, so I didn't bother asking again.

informal

The way she said 'no' had a real finality to it, so I didn't bother asking again.

4

Scholars argue that the finality of death is a central theme in existentialist literature.

academic

Scholars argue that the finality of death is a central theme in existentialist literature.

5

The acquisition agreement provided the finality required for the board to move forward with the merger.

business

The acquisition agreement provided the finality required for the board to move forward with the merger.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
finality
Verb
finalize
Adverb
finally
Adjektiv
final
Verwandt
finale

Häufige Kollokationen

a sense of finality a sense of finality
air of finality air of finality
absolute finality absolute finality
lack of finality lack of finality
bring finality to bring finality to

Häufige Phrasen

with an air of finality

with an air of finality

the finality of the situation

the finality of the situation

reach a point of finality

reach a point of finality

Wird oft verwechselt mit

finality vs finalization

Finalization is the active process of making something final, whereas finality is the abstract state or quality of being final.

finality vs finale

A finale is the last part of a performance or event; finality is the characteristic of being conclusive.

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Nutzungshinweise

Finality is frequently used in the construction 'a sense of finality' or 'an air of finality' to describe how a person speaks or acts. It is more abstract and formal than 'the end'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use the non-existent word 'finalness' or confuse 'finality' with 'finally' (the adverb).

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Merkhilfe

Focus on the 'FIN' (meaning end) and the suffix '-ITY' (denoting a state). Once you cross the FINish line, you have reached the state of finality.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Late Latin 'finalitas', originating from the Latin 'finalis', which relates to an end or boundary.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Often follows 'a sense of' or 'with' Can be used with the definite article 'the'
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western law, the principle of finality is crucial because it ensures that once a legal case is decided and appeals are exhausted, the matter cannot be reopened indefinitely.

Schnelles Quiz

The judge's gavel struck the wood with a sharp sound, adding a sense of ___ to the ruling.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: finality

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A2

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A2

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conform

A2

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consecutive

A2

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consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

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