final
Americanadjective
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pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time.
the final meeting of the year.
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ultimate.
The final goal is world peace.
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conclusive or decisive.
a final decision.
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- unalterable, irreversible, irrevocable, definite
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constituting the end or purpose.
a final result.
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pertaining to or expressing the end or purpose.
a final clause.
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Law.
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precluding further controversy on the questions passed upon.
The judicial determination of the Supreme Court is final.
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determining all issues presented, so that no further decision upon the merits of the issues is necessary.
a final judgment or decree.
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Phonetics. occurring at the end of a word or syllable, as the (t) sound in bit or bite.
noun
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that which is last; that which forms an end or termination.
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Often finals.
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the last and decisive game, match, contest, or round in a series, as in sports.
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the last, usually comprehensive, examination in a course of study.
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the last edition of a newspaper published on any day.
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Music. the tonic note of a church mode.
adjective
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of or occurring at the end; concluding; ultimate; last
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having no possibility for further discussion, action, or change; conclusive; decisive
a final decree of judgment
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relating to or constituting an end or purpose
a final clause may be introduced by ``in order to''
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phonetics at the end of a word Compare medial initial
``cat'' has a final ``t''
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music another word for perfect
noun
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a terminal or last thing; end
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a deciding contest between the winners of previous rounds in a competition
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music the tonic note of a church mode
Related Words
See last 1.
Other Word Forms
- pseudofinal adjective
- pseudofinally adverb
- quasi-final adjective
Etymology
Origin of final
First recorded in 1300–50; 1915–20 final for def. 10; Middle English, from Latin fīnālis, equivalent to fīn(is) “end” + -ālis adjective suffix; -al 1
Example Sentences
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The most points Spurs have ever finished above Arsenal is 14 in 2017-18 - the season before they went on to reach the Champions League final.
From BBC
Not too many “experts” believed Sierra Canyon could win Saturday night’s Southern Section Open Division girls’ basketball final against defending champion and top-seeded Ontario Christian.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite an impressive 59 break from Wu, Hawkins edged a thrilling ninth frame to regain the lead, and the 46-year-old completed the job efficiently to book his place in Sunday's final.
From BBC
Hosting the Brits for his sixth and final time, Jack Whitehall wasn't taking any prisoners.
From BBC
Thomas, an expert in fashion and consumer behaviour, said most brides in the study cared about the environment and liked the idea of greener choices, but sustainability rarely shaped their final decision.
From BBC
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