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What is another word for Conclusion? – 167 Conclusion Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    outcome result upshot resolution ending finale termination cessation close finish completion culmination decision judgment verdict finding determination inference deduction summary recapitulation review analysis evaluation assessment appraisal verdict opinion diagnosis prognosis inference decision resolution settlement termination finishing winding up cessation stoppage halt conclusion finale last terminal ultimate finality end termination completion fulfillment achievement accomplishment realization fruition consummation perfection finish close ending

    Meaning of Conclusion

    The primary meaning of the word "Conclusion" is the final part of something, such as a speech, book, or argument, or a decision or judgment reached after consideration.

    Definitions

    • The final part of a speech, text, or piece of music
    • A decision or judgment reached after consideration
    • The act of finishing or completing something
    • A result or outcome of a process or set of circumstances

    Etymology of Conclusion

    The word "Conclusion" comes from the Old French word "conclusion", which is derived from the Latin word "concludere", meaning "to shut up" or "to finish"
    The Latin word "concludere" is a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "cludere" (meaning "to shut" or "to close")
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the act of finishing or completing something, as well as the final part of a speech, text, or piece of music

    Example Uses

    • The speaker's conclusion was met with applause from the audience
    • The investigation led to the conclusion that the suspect was guilty
    • The book's conclusion tied together the various plot threads and provided a sense of closure
    • The team's conclusion was that they needed to change their strategy in order to win the game

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    introduction beginning start commencement initiation inception opening onset origin source commencement inception preface prologue introduction preamble start launch initiation genesis birth emergence appearance debut

    Related Nouns

    decision judgment verdict finding determination inference deduction summary recapitulation review analysis evaluation assessment appraisal opinion diagnosis prognosis outcome result upshot resolution ending finale termination cessation close finish completion culmination

    Related Verbs

    decide judge determine infer deduce summarize recapitulate review analyze evaluate assess appraise conclude finish complete terminate cease stop end close wind up settle resolve fulfill achieve accomplish realize

    Related Adjectives

    final ultimate last terminal conclusive decisive definitive determinative inferential deductive summarizing recapitulatory reviewing analytical evaluative assessable appraisable completive finishing terminating cessative closing ending culminating fulfilling achieving accomplishing realizing