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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

finalism

/fɪˈnælɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does finalism mean?

noun

A philosophical theory that reality is composed of final causes or purposes. A doctrine that everything has a final cause or purpose.

Example

"The philosopher's argument was based on a form of finalism, where the end justifies the means."

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