final
final Lexical Profile
final Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Coming at the end of a series, process, or period of time; last in order.
"The author spent three months revising the final chapter of her historical novel."
Allowing no further doubt, dispute, or modification; conclusive and irrevocable.
"The judge reminded both parties that the supreme court's ruling is final and binding."
Relating to or expressing purpose, intention, or a goal, especially in philosophy and grammar.
"In Aristotelian philosophy, the final cause of an object is the ultimate purpose for which it exists."
• noun
The last game, match, or round in a sporting tournament or competition, which decides the overall winner.
"She played brilliantly in the semifinal to secure her spot in the championship final on Sunday."
An examination taken at the end of an academic term, course, or degree program.
"University students crowded the library all week to prepare for their chemistry finals."
• Rhymes for final
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 14th century from Old French final, which derives from Late Latin finalis ('pertaining to an end'), itself from Latin finis ('end, boundary, or limit').