Final Definition

fīnəl

finals

adjective

Of or coming at the end; last; concluding.

The final chapter.

Webster's New World

Leaving no further chance for action, discussion, or change; deciding; conclusive.

A final decree.

Webster's New World

Having to do with the basic or ultimate purpose, aim, or end.

The final destination.

Webster's New World

Not to be changed or reconsidered; unalterable.

The judge's decision is final.

American Heritage

Conclusive; decisive.

A final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue.

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noun

finals

Something that comes at or forms the end, especially:

American Heritage

Anything final.

Webster's New World

The last of a series of contests, trials, etc.

Webster's New World

A final or concluding examination.

Webster's New World

(US) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

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Other Word Forms of Final

Singular:

final

Plural:

finals

From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin fīnālis (“of or relating to the end or to boundaries”), from fīnis (“end”); see fine.

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Middle English from Old French from Latin fīnālis from fīnis end

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition