tail-end
|tail/end|
B2
/ˈteɪlˌɛnd/
final part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tail-end' originates from the combination of 'tail' and 'end', where 'tail' meant 'the rear part' and 'end' meant 'the final part'.
Historical Evolution
'tail' and 'end' were combined in English to form 'tail-end', emphasizing the final or rear part of something.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the rear part of an animal', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the last part of anything'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the last or hindmost part of something.
The tail-end of the parade was just as exciting as the beginning.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 15:38