Sinonim final cause

English Thesaurus

1. (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	aim, design, intent, intention, purpose,
definition	:	an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition)

domain category	:	philosophy,
definition	:	the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics (noun.cognition)