To conclude
Example: We can conclude that all humans seek happiness.
Definition
"To conclude" means to arrive at a judgment or decision after considering evidence or reasoning, especially in a philosophical context. It involves finalizing thoughts or arguments to establish a clear understanding or assertion based on logical deduction or analysis.
Etymology
The phrase "to conclude" comes from the Latin word 'concludere,' meaning 'to shut up' or 'to close.' The original sense was to bring something to an end or a close. Did you know? Philosophers have used 'to conclude' for centuries to signify the logical endpoint of an argument or reasoning.
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"To conclude" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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