Where Does Conclusion Mean?

A conclusion is the last part of something, its end or result. ... The phrase in conclusion means "finally, to sum up," and is used to introduce some final comments at the end of a speech or piece of writing.

What does conclusion mean in simple terms?

: a final decision or judgment : an opinion or decision that is formed after a period of thought or research. : the last part of something : end. : the act of concluding or finishing something or the state of being finished.

Where is the word conclusion from?

late 14c., "deduction or inference reached by reasoning, result of a discussion or examination," from Old French conclusion "conclusion, result, outcome," from Latin conclusionem (nominative conclusio), noun of action from past-participle stem of concludere "to shut up, enclose" (see conclude).