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FINAL CAUSE
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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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