conclusion
kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn
Conclusion (noun) means the end or final part of something. Example: “The film reaches its conclusion in a dramatic final scene.”
noun
1
The end or final part of something.
"The film reaches its conclusion in a dramatic final scene."
"The conclusion of the book left readers wanting a sequel."
"In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for coming tonight."
2
A judgment or decision reached after considering the facts.
"The jury came to the conclusion that he was innocent."
"What conclusion did you draw from the data?"
"After reading all the reviews, I reached the conclusion that the phone was not worth buying."
How to use conclusion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the ending of something, or a final judgment reached after thinking something through.
Common pairings
draw a conclusion
in conclusion
come to a conclusion
jump to conclusions
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Etymology
From Old French conclusion, from Latin conclūsiō, from conclūdere ("to conclude").
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Rhymes for conclusion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “conclusion” mean?
The word “conclusion” means the end or final part of something. In plain terms, either the ending of something, or a final judgment reached after thinking something through.
How do you pronounce “conclusion”?
“Conclusion” is pronounced kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn (/kənˈkluːʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “conclusion” in a sentence?
Here is “conclusion” used in a sentence: “The film reaches its conclusion in a dramatic final scene.”
What part of speech is “conclusion”?
“Conclusion” is a noun.
Where does the word “conclusion” come from?
The word “conclusion” comes from Latin. From Old French conclusion, from Latin conclūsiō, from conclūdere ("to conclude").
Is “conclusion” a common word?
“Conclusion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “conclusion” have?
“Conclusion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the end or final part of something.
What is the difference between a conclusion and a summary?
A summary restates the main points of something without adding anything new, while a conclusion draws those points together to reach a final judgement, result, or decision. A summary looks back at what was said; a conclusion moves toward what it all means or where it ends.
What is an example of a conclusion?
The final paragraph of an essay that ties the argument together is a conclusion, as is the verdict at the end of a trial. In everyday speech, deciding you were right after weighing the evidence is also reaching a conclusion — the end point of reasoning or of an event.
What is the opposite of a conclusion?
The opposite of a conclusion is a beginning, introduction, or opening — the part where something starts rather than ends. In a piece of writing this is the introduction; in an event or process it is the start. A conclusion is the closing stage that follows everything before it.
What does it mean to jump to a conclusion?
To jump to a conclusion means to reach a decision or opinion too quickly, before you have all the facts. Here 'conclusion' refers to the end point of reasoning rather than the end of an event — you arrive at a judgement prematurely, without proper thought or enough evidence.
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