final

Definition

A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

Etymology

From Middle English final, fynal, fynall, from Old French final, from Latin fīnālis (“of or relating to the end or to boundaries”), from fīnis (“end”); see fine. Replaced native English endly (“final”).

Example Sentences

• "It was tough cramming for those midterms and finals, staying up 72 hours straight hepped up on caffeine and pizza."