"final clause" meaning in English

See final clause in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: final clauses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} final clause (plural final clauses)
  1. (linguistics) A dependent adverbial clause expressing purpose. Wikipedia link: final clause Categories (topical): Linguistics Translations (type of dependent clause): formålssætning [common-gender] (Danish), finaalilause (Finnish), Finalsatz [masculine] (German), clásal aidhme [masculine] (Irish), proposizione finale [feminine] (Italian), oración final [feminine] (Spanish)

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