1. (n.) The last letter of the Greek alphabet. See Alpha.

2. (n.) The last; the end; hence, death.

Z apodosis catastrophe ceasing cessation coda conclusion consummation crack of doom culmination curtain curtains death decease denouement destination destiny doom effect end end point ending envoi epilogue eschatology expiration fate final solution final twitch final words finale finality finis finish goal izzard last last breath last gasp last things last trumpet last words latter end payoff period peroration quietus resolution resting place stoppage stopping place swan song term terminal termination terminus windup