"multifinality" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: multi- + finality. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|multi-|finality}} multi- + finality Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} multifinality (uncountable)
  1. (psychology) That different life outcomes can arise from similar circumstances in early life. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Psychology
    Sense id: en-multifinality-en-noun-sSlFMcHR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with multi- Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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