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fi·nal (fī′nəl)

adjective

  1. of or coming at the end; last; concluding the final chapter
  2. leaving no further chance for action, discussion, or change; deciding; conclusive a final decree
  3. having to do with the basic or ultimate purpose, aim, or end a final cause

Etymology: ME < OFr < L finalis < finis, end: see finish

noun

  1. anything final
  2. the last of a series of contests, trials, etc.
  3. a final or concluding examination

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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