| 【fin】 is a [English Root word(stem)] from the Latin word(s) "finis," and "finire." It carries the basic meaning of "end," and "boundary." |
[English words in the top 5000 most frequently used containing the root "fin"]
confine **[4207] To confine something to a particular place or group means to prevent it from spreading beyond that place or group.
define ****[1254] If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like.
definite **[4074] If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
definitely ****[1133] You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
definition ****[1661] A definition is a statement giving the meaning of a word or expression, especially in a dictionary.
final ****[876] In a series of events, things, or people, the final one is the last one.
finally ****[290] You use finally to suggest that something happens after a long period of time, usually later than you wanted or expected it to happen.
finance ****[1948] Finance is the commercial or government activity of managing money, debt, credit, and investment.
financial ****[669] Financial means relating to or involving money.
financially ☆[4827] in a way that relates to finance
fine ***[2101] You use fine to describe something that you admire and think is very good.
finely **[4519] fine + ly
finish ****[742] When you finish doing or dealing with something, you do or deal with the last part of it, so that there is no more for you to do or deal with.
finished **[4498] Someone who is finished with something is no longer doing it or dealing with it or is no longer interested in it.
finite ☆[5043] Something that is finite has a definite fixed size or extent.
[WORD ROOT]root fin
[VARIATIONS OF ROOT] fin, fine, finit
[ETYMOLOGY]root (Latin) finis, finire
[MEANING]root end, boundary
【DETAILs OF ORIGIN(ETYMOLOGY】
- 【Latin】 finis that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
- 【Latin】 finire [from finis] to bound, limit
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confine ★★[4207] verb from confine 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 To confine something to a particular place or group means to prevent it from spreading beyond that place or group.
【Declension/Conjugation】 confined, confined, confining, confines
【SYNONYM】 restrict, localize
【ROOTs】 ⑴ con(com); together, with ⑵ fine(fin); end, boundary
【Etymology】 《Latin confinis》 from confinia; con+finiis; bordering on, having a common boundary
【First Known Meaning】 to border on, have a common boundary
【DERIVATIVEs】 confinable, confineable, confineless, confinement, confiner, confine
define ★★★★[1254] verb from define 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like.
【Declension/Conjugation】 defined, defined, defining, defines
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; down, under ⑵ fine(fin); end, boundary
【Etymology】 《Latin definire》 de+finire; to limit, determine, explain
【DERIVATIVEs】 definability, definable, definably, define, definer, definite, definitely, definiteness, definition, definitional, definitionally, definitude
definite ★★[4074] adjective from define 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
【SYNONYM】 clear, express, distinct, pronounced
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; down, under ⑵ fin; end, boundary ⑶ ite; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin definire》 de+finire; to limit, determine, explain
【First Known Meaning】 fixed, established; certain, precise
【DERIVATIVEs】 definability, definable, definably, define, definer, definite, definitely, definiteness, definition, definitude
definitely ★★★★[1133] adverb from define 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
【SYNONYM】 expressly, certainly
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; completely ⑵ fin; to bound, limit ⑶ ite; adjective suffix ⑷ ly; adverb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin definire》 de+finire; to limit, determine, explain
【DERIVATIVEs】 define, definite, definitely, definiteness, definitude
definition ★★★★[1661] noun from define 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 A definition is a statement giving the meaning of a word or expression, especially in a dictionary.
【pl.】 Definitions
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; down, under ⑵ finit(fin); end, boundary ⑶ ion; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin definire》 de+finire; to limit, determine, explain
【First Known Meaning】 decision, setting of boundaries, determination and stating of the limits and distinctive nature of a thing
【DERIVATIVEs】 definability, definable, definably, define, definer, definite, definition, definitional, definitionally
final ★★★★[876] adjective from final 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 In a series of events, things, or people, the final one is the last one.
【SYNONYM】 ultimate
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fin; end, boundary ⑵ al; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
【First Known Meaning】 final, last
【DERIVATIVEs】 finality, finalize, finally, final
finally ★★★★[290] adverb from final 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 You use finally to suggest that something happens after a long period of time, usually later than you wanted or expected it to happen.
【SYNONYM】 eventually, lastly
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fin; end, boundary ⑵ al; adjective suffix ⑶ ly; adverb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
【DERIVATIVEs】 finality, finalize, finally, final
finance ★★★★[1948] noun from finance 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 Finance is the commercial or government activity of managing money, debt, credit, and investment.
【pl.】 finances
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fin; end, boundary ⑵ ance; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
【DERIVATIVEs】 finance, financial, financially
financial ★★★★[669] adjective from finance 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 Financial means relating to or involving money.
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fin; end, boundary ⑵ anci(ance); noun suffix ⑶ al; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
【DERIVATIVEs】 finance, financial, financially
financially ☆[4827] adverb from finance 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 in a way that relates to finance
【COMPOSITION】 financial + ly
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fin; end, boundary ⑵ anci(ance); noun suffix ⑶ al; suffix ⑷ ly; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
【DERIVATIVEs】 finance, financial, financially
fine ★★★[2101] adjective from fine 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 ① You use fine to describe something that you admire and think is very good.
② If you say that you are fine, you mean that you are in good health or reasonably happy.
③ If you say that something is fine, you mean that it is satisfactory or acceptable.
【VARIATIONs】 비교; fine < finer < finest
【SYNONYM】 subtle, fair
【ROOTs】 fine(fin); end, boundary
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
【First Known Meaning】 unblemished, refined, pure, free of impurities; of high quality, choice
【DERIVATIVEs】 fineness, finery, finical, fine
finely ★★[4519] adverb from fine 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 fine + ly
【COMPOSITION】 fine + ly
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fine(fin); end, boundary ⑵ ly; adverb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
finish ★★★★[742] verb from finish 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 When you finish doing or dealing with something, you do or deal with the last part of it, so that there is no more for you to do or deal with.
【Declension/Conjugation】 finished, finished, finishing, finishes
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fin; end, boundary ⑵ ish; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
【First Known Meaning】 to bring to an end
【DERIVATIVEs】 finite, finitely, finiteness, finish
finished ★★[4498] adjective from finish 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 Someone who is finished with something is no longer doing it or dealing with it or is no longer interested in it.
【COMPOSITION】 finish + ed
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fin; end, boundary ⑵ ish; suffix ⑶ ed; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
finite ☆[5043] adjective from finite 〈 fin
【DEFINITION】 Something that is finite has a definite fixed size or extent.
【ANTONYM】 infinite, non-finite
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fin; end, boundary ⑵ ite; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin finis》 that which divides, boundary, limit, end; a payment in settlement, fine or tax
【First Known Meaning】 limited in space or time, finite,
【DERIVATIVEs】 finite, finitely, finiteness, finish
Other words containing "fin"; affine, affinity, confined, confinedly, confinedness, definability, definable, definably, definer, defining, definiteness, definitional, definitionally, definitive, definitude, fin, finale, finality, finalize, financier, infinite, refine, unfinished
(※ Proto-Indo-European (PIE) is the theorized common ancestor of the Indo-European language family. Its proposed features have been derived by linguistic reconstruction from documented Indo-European languages.)
【OTHER ROOTs; 】
fight
fig-
fid-, fis-
-fest-
fer
fend
femin
favor
fast
fascin
