Conclusion
Definition
Conclusion is a noun that refers to the final part of something, typically a judgment, decision, or opinion formed after consideration. In reasoning, it denotes the result or outcome derived from premises in logical thinking. It is also commonly used to signify the closing section of a written work.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /kənˈkluːʒən/
- Respelling: kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /kənˈkluːʒən/
- Respelling: kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn
Etymology
The word "conclusion" originates from the Latin "conclusio," meaning "an end, closing, or result," which derives from "concludere" meaning "to close, end, or finish." It entered Middle English in the late 14th century, carrying the sense of an ending or a final decision.
Derivatives
- Conclusive (adjective)
- Conclusively (adverb)
- Conclusiveness (noun)
- Preconclusion (noun)
- Nonconclusive (adjective)
Synonyms
- End
- Result
- Outcome
Antonyms
- Beginning
- Introduction
- Start
Usage
The term "conclusion" is widely used in academic, literary, and logical contexts to denote a final decision or outcome. For example, "In conclusion, the study suggests further research is needed," or "The conclusion of the book tied all loose ends."
Related Terms
- Inference: A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
- Resolution: The act of resolving or determining an outcome.
- Deduction: The process of reasoning from general principles to reach a specific conclusion.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- The end or finish of an event or process: Refers to the final part or closing section of something.
- Example: "The conclusion of the meeting was met with applause."
- A judgment or decision reached by reasoning: Refers to an outcome or opinion formed after careful consideration of evidence.
- Example: "Based on the data, they reached the conclusion that the policy needed revision."
- The final section of a piece of writing or speech: Used in literary or rhetorical contexts to denote the closing remarks or summary.
- Example: "The author’s conclusion summarized the key points effectively."
conclusion
She reached the conclusion of the novel.
After checking off each step, we came to the conclusion that the idea was indeed a bright one.
She wrote "Conclusion" at the top of her completed checklist with satisfaction.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 结论 (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /t͡ɕiɛ˥˩ luən˨˩˦/
- Respelling in English: jiélùn
- 终结 (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʈ͡ʂʊŋ˨˩˦ t͡ɕiɛ˥˩/
- Respelling in English: zhōngjié
🇮🇳 Hindi
- निष्कर्ष (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /niʂˈkərʂ/
- Respelling in English: niṣkarṣ
- समाप्ति (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /səˈmaːpt̪i/
- Respelling in English: samāpti
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Conclusión (Both meanings)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kon.kluˈsjon/
- Respelling in English: conclusión
🇫🇷 French
- Conclusion (Both meanings)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɔ̃.kly.zjɔ̃/
- Respelling in English: conclusion
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- استنتاج (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʔis.tin.t̪aːd͡ʒ/
- Respelling in English: istintāj
- ختام (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /xitaːm/
- Respelling in English: khitām
🇧🇩 Bengali
- নিষ্কর্ষ (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /niʃkorʃ/
- Respelling in English: niṣkorṣ
- সমাপ্তি (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʃomapti/
- Respelling in English: śomāpti
🇷🇺 Russian
- Вывод (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɨvət/
- Respelling in English: vyvod
- Заключение (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /zəˈklʲuːt͡ɕɨnʲɪje/
- Respelling in English: zaklyucheniye
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Conclusão (Both meanings)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kõkluˈzɐ̃w̃/
- Respelling in English: conclusão
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Kesimpulan (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kə.simˈpu.lan/
- Respelling in English: kesimpulan
- Penutupan (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pə.'nu.tʊ.pan/
- Respelling in English: penutupan
🇩🇪 German
- Schlussfolgerung (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈʃlʊs.fɔl.gə.ʁʊŋ/
- Respelling in English: Schlussfolgerung
- Abschluss (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈap.ʃlʊs/
- Respelling in English: Abschluss
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 結論 (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ketsɯ̟ᵝroɴ/
- Respelling in English: ketsuron
- 終結 (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʃɯ̟ᵝːd͡ʑo/
- Respelling in English: shūjo
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Kết luận (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ket3 lwan5/
- Respelling in English: kết luận
- Kết thúc (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ket3 thuk7/
- Respelling in English: kết thúc
🇰🇷 Korean
- 결론 (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kʲʌl.lʌn/
- Respelling in English: gyeollon
- 마무리 (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ma.mu.ɾi/
- Respelling in English: mamuri
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Sonuç (Both meanings)
- IPA Pronunciation: /sonut͡ʃ/
- Respelling in English: sonuç
🇵🇰 Urdu
- نتیجہ (Judgment or decision reached by reasoning)
- IPA Pronunciation: /nəˈtiːd͡ʒə/
- Respelling in English: natija
- اختتام (The end or finish of an event or process)
- IPA Pronunciation: /əxˈtːam/
- Respelling in English: ikhtitam
