/kənˈkluːʒən/

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Meaning

The end of something, or what you decide after thinking about the facts.

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Word origin

From Latin concludere, meaning to close or shut together, from claudere, to close.

Origin
Latin
Root
concludere
English cognates
close, include

Grammar

Gender
Pluralconclusions

Examples

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To come to a conclusion means to decide after looking at the facts.

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To jump to conclusions means to decide too quickly.

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The conclusion of something is its end.

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This word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 6: conclusion, unable, whirr and 7 more words.