deus ex machina
noun [S] /ˌdeɪ.əs.eksˈmæk.ɪ.nə/
/-ˈmɑː.kɪ-/ formalDefinition
› an unnatural or very unlikely end to a story or event, that solves or removes any problems too easilyEnds and endings
(Definition of deus ex machina noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- accomplishment noun
- break noun (END)
- break-up noun (END)
- cessation noun
- chop noun (CUT)
- coda noun
- completion noun
- death noun
- demise noun
- dissolution noun
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- end-of-season adjective
- finish noun (COMPLETE/END)
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