final

The definition of final is coming to an end or having to do with an end.

(adjective)

An example of final used as an adjective is in the phrase "his final moment," which means the last moment of his life.

Final is defined as the last of something, or a test at the end of a class.

(noun)

An example of a final is the last math test of a school year.

See final in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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

noun

See final in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Forming or occurring at the end; last: the final scene of a film.
Of or constituting the end result of a succession or process; ultimate: an act with both an immediate and a final purpose.
Not to be changed or reconsidered; unalterable: The judge's decision is final. See Synonyms at last¹.

noun

Something that comes at or forms the end, especially:

a. The last or one of the last of a series of contests: the finals of a state spelling bee.

b. The last examination of an academic course.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin fīnālis

Origin: , from fīnis, end

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