Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

final-act

noun
/ˈfaɪ.nəl ækt/
Definition
The concluding part of a performance, event, or process that signifies the end or resolution.
Examples
  • The final act of the play left the audience in tears.
  • In the final act of the concert, the band played their most popular song.
  • The final act of diplomacy concluded with a historic treaty.
Meaning
The final scene or sequence in a play, film, or other dramatic piece; it often brings closure to the narrative and resolves the main conflicts or themes.
Synonyms
  • conclusion
  • culmination
  • denouement
  • finale
  • resolution