Final

/ˈfaɪnəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The last part of a series or event, especially a competition.

The championship final will be broadcast live on television.

A final examination.

I need to study hard for my math final this semester.

adjective

Last in a series; occurring at the end.

The final exam will be held next week.

Conclusive; ultimate.

This is the final decision, and it cannot be changed.

Permanent; not to be altered.

They reached a final agreement after months of negotiations.

From Latin 'finalis', meaning 'of an end'.

final answer

The last and definitive response.

final countdown

A time limit or a last phase before an event.

final showdown

The ultimate conflict or confrontation.

finality

The quality of being final or irreversible.

finalist

A competitor who reaches the final stage of a contest.

finalization

The act of making something final.

A last or ultimate decision or state.

That was the final straw for him.

The last part of a series or event.

The movie was great, but the final was a bit disappointing.