1. Plural of finalism; philosophical or theological doctrines that emphasize final causes, ultimate purposes, or predetermined ends in nature or history.
Usage: philosophy; theology; formal
2. Plural of finalism; the belief or practice of treating something as final or conclusive without further revision or debate.
Usage: formal

Examples

• Medieval philosophers debated various finalisms regarding divine purpose in creation.
• The scientist rejected finalisms that assumed nature had predetermined goals.
• Different religious traditions embrace distinct finalisms about human destiny.
• The court's finalisms on the matter left no room for appeal.
• Aristotle's work influenced many finalisms in Western thought about causation.