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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