verb (used with object) 1. (of animals, especially birds) to trim or dress (feathers, fur, etc.) with the beak or tongue: The peacock preened itself on the lawn. 2. to dress (oneself) carefully or smartly; primp: The king preened himself in his elaborate ceremonial robes.
Definition of 'finality'. finality (faÉªnÃ¦lÉªti ) Finality is the quality of being final and impossible to change. If you say something with finality, you say it in a way that shows that you have made up your mind about something and do not want to discuss it further. Young children have difficulty grasping the finality of death.
the end or conclusion, as of a speech. 2. something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse. 3. the final phase of a transaction, especially the meeting at which procedures are carried out in the execution of a contract for the sale of real estate. 4. an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt: an increase in bank closings.