Fine

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymological origin?Latin 'finis' (end, limit), via Old French 'fin'
2. What is the primary semantic fields?Superior quality/craftsmanship; monetary penalty for an offense
3. What does the word "fine" mean when we say something is good?It means the thing is very good, carefully made, and of high quality.
4. Why do we call a small amount of money a "fine" when someone breaks a rule?A fine is money you pay to finish the problem and avoid more punishment.

Polysemy: The capacity for a word or phrase to have multiple related meanings.
Semantic Range: The full spectrum of meanings that a word can convey.
Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
Sanction: A penalty or punishment for disobeying a law or rule.