final-year
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/ˈfaɪ.nəl jɪr/
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/ˈfaɪ.nəl jɪə/
last year of study
Etymology
Etymology Information
'final-year' originates from the combination of 'final,' meaning 'last,' and 'year,' referring to a period of 12 months.
Historical Evolution
The term 'final-year' has been used in educational contexts to denote the last year of study, particularly in higher education.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the last year of any period,' but it has become more specific to educational contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the last year of a course of study, especially in a university or college.
She is a final-year student at the university.
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