finality

[ fahy-nal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural fi·nal·i·ties

1. the state, quality, or fact of being final; conclusiveness or decisiveness.
2. something that is final; an ultimate act, utterance, belief, etc.

finality

/ faɪˈnælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the condition or quality of being final or settled; conclusiveness

   the finality of death

2. a final or conclusive act
3. metaphysics the doctrine of the efficacy of final causes Compare teleology

Word History and Origins

Origin of finality¹

First recorded in 1535–45; final + -ity

Example Sentences

“And the truth is, we’re not really going to know s**t. We’re going to make it seem like this is the finality of our civilization.”

From Salon

Gascón offered no hint as to which way he and his office were leaning, but said he hoped to “bring finality” to the case during a Nov. 26 hearing.

From Los Angeles Times

"The legal system in this country is much more concerned with finality than with justice."

From Salon

But we also sense that in this terrible finality, there’s a healing intimacy just around the corner, if only alignment can be found.

From Los Angeles Times

As he drove the familiar route from home to school, fifth-year outfielder Ian Hancock was struck by the finality of it all.

From Seattle Times