Definition of equifinality in English:
equifinality
noun
technicalSee equifinal
‘Heider draws a further distinction between equifinality that can arise in ‘impersonal causation’ such as the predictable ultimate resting position of a pendulum or of a marble thrown in a bowl.’
- ‘The concepts of multifinality and equifinality can be invoked here to suggest that multiple pathways can lead to both resilience and maladaptation in the context of the reunification process.’
- ‘Next, the principles of equifinality and multifinality are pertinent.’
Pronunciation
equifinality
/ˌēkwəfīˈnalitē/ /ˌekwə-/Are You Learning English? Here Are Our Top English Tips