adjective
always used before a noun
happening or coming at the end
happening as a result :happening at the end of a process
used to say that something will not be changed or done again
in the final analysis
the final straw
the final word
noun
plural -nals
[count] :the last competition (such as a game or race) or set of competitions in a series
usually plural
a finals [plural] :the examinations that happen at the end of a class, term, or course of study
[count] US :an examination at the end of a class
US