conclusion - Master This Word
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conclusion Word Meanings
- the end or finish of something
- a judgment or decision reached after consideration
- a logical result or consequence
conclusion Example Sentences
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conclusion Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/kənˈkluːʒən/
US
/kənˈkluʒən/
conclusion Word Etymology
con- = together + claudere = to close; Latin → Old French → English. Imagine bringing all your thoughts together and closing them in a book, reaching a final thought or decision.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I set the notebook on the desk, push the pen aside, and watch the page settle. I move my eyes over the notes, shift a few ideas, and adjust my posture to keep focus. A quiet line forms as I hold the thought and turn toward the final choice, letting the moment pull me in. What comes next feels like a clear conclusion, a natural finish after weighing each point and each feeling.
Real Context
Conclusion is the noun for the end of something, the decision after considering evidence, or the logical result of a line of thought. It can refer to a final part of a text, a summary that wraps up the main points, or a judgment reached after weighing facts. In academic writing, the conclusion states what was learned and what follows from the analysis. In everyday use, you might call a decision your conclusion after a discussion. Note that conclusion is positive and final but not always definitive; it can evolve with new information or context.
Usage Reminders
- - Draw a conclusion after weighing evidence.
- - Distinguish between a conclusion, a summary, and the final ending.
- - Use 'in conclusion' to introduce your closing thoughts.
- - Be aware that a conclusion is a judgment, not just a product of time passing.
- - Learn common collocations: conclude that; be conclusive; draw a conclusion.
- - Practice with reports and essays to solidify usage.
Common Misconceptions
- A conclusion is only the final sentence of a text.
- Conclusion always means the event is over and nothing can change.
- Conclusion and summary are the same thing.
- A conclusion cannot be changed once written.
- Conclusions must always be definitive.
Thinking Differences
English tends to separate end, judgment, and result clearly: a conclusion is a reasoned outcome, often followed by implications. Learners may mistake the end of a thing for its conclusion or confuse it with a summary.
Learning Tips
- Remember the three core senses: end, judgment after consideration, and logical result.
- Use 'draw a conclusion' after analyzing data or evidence.
- Distinguish between conclusion, summary, and final ending in meaning and placement.
- Use 'in conclusion' to introduce final thoughts in writing.
- Learn common collocations: conclude that; be conclusive; draw a conclusion.
- Practice with reports and essays to solidify usage.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
Step 2: Usage
How is the word 'conclusion' used in a sentence?
A.He forgot the conclusion of the book.
B.He started the conclusion of the book.
C.He reached the conclusion of the book.
D.He paused the conclusion of the book.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is similar to 'conclusion'?
A.Complication
B.Resolution
C.Introduction
D.Continuation
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'conclusion'?
A.Completion
B.Summation
C.Explanation
D.Prelude
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life situation where you have to come to a conclusion?
A.Deciding on a career path
B.Choosing a new hairstyle
C.Buying a car
D.Walking in the park
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