| 单词 | final clause |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfinal clause 4. Having regard to end or purpose: chiefly in final cause (see cause n. 4b); final clause (Gram.), a clause expressing purpose or intention. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > causation > [noun] > types of cause efficient cause1393 conjunct causec1400 final causec1400 meritorious cause1526 matter1570 deficient cause1581 effectrix1583 formal cause1586 material cause1586 final cause1587 conservant cause1588 efficient1593 effective1610 defective cause1624 proximate cause1641 the mind > will > intention > [adjective] > relating to intention or purpose > constituting purpose or object > ultimate finalc1400 terminative1624 ultimate1654 c1400 Test. Love (1560) ii. 281 b/2 Aristotle supposeth that the actes of every thing been in a manner his finall cause. 1583 Ld. Burghley Execution of Iustice sig. E.iiv The very causes final of these rebellions..haue bene to depose her Maiestie from her crowne. 1606 G. Chapman Sir Gyles Goosecappe iii. sig. F Wer't not for women, who of all mens pompes Are the true finall causes. 1878 J. Morley Condorcet Crit. Misc. 76 All predispositions are destined to develope themselves according to their final purpose. [See also cause n. 4b.] < as lemmas |
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