Final and Short-term

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Final adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.

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Short-term is an antonym for final.

Nearby Words: finalize, finale, finalise, finally, finality

Short-term adjective - Intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time.

Usage example: this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem

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Final is an antonym for short-term.

Applies most strongly to short-term villains, especially of the Monster of the Week and Evil Minions varieties, but can also apply to heroes, who often manage at least some pithy Last Words, if not a full blown Final Speech.

Source: Inverse Dialogue Death Rule

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