/ Dictionary / Index F finalism: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: fi•nal•ism Pronunciation: (fīn'l-iz"um), [key] — n. the doctrine or belief that all events are determined by their purposes or goals. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. finale finalist Related Content Daily Word Quiz: belligerent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language