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final cause vs aim

aim vs final cause

final cause and aim both are nouns.

final cause is not a verb while aim is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
final cause Yes No No No
aim Yes No Yes No
As nouns, aim is a hypernym of final cause; that is, aim is a word with a broader meaning than final cause:
  • final cause: (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process
  • aim: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Other hypernyms of final cause include design, intent, intention, purpose.
final cause (noun) aim (noun)
(philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process the action of directing something at an object
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
final cause (verb) aim (verb)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
propose or intend
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
move into a desired direction of discourse
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Difference between final cause and aim

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