FINAL CAUSE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("final cause" is a kind of...):

aim; design; intent; intention; purpose (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions)

Domain category:

philosophy (the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics)

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