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Noun: final cause
  1. (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process

Derived forms: final causes

Type of: aim, design, intent, intention, purpose

Encyclopedia: Final cause

Nearest

fimbriate
fimbriated
fin
fin de siècle
fin keel
fin whale
finable
finagle
finagler
final
final cause
final clause
final cut
final decision
final exam
final examination
final injunction
final judgment
final payment
final period
final result