NYT Dictionary

FINALITY

/faɪˈnælɪti/
Nounfi-NAL-i-tyfi-nal-i-ty · 4 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The state of being final; the condition from which no further changes occur.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from Middle French finalité. equivalent to final + -ity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

conclusivenessdecisivenesscatastrophecessationcodaconclusionconsummationculminationcurtaincurtains

Antonyms

nonfinalityinconclusiveness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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