concluding
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
KK: /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to something that brings an event or discussion to an end; final or decisive in nature.
Example
The concluding remarks of the speaker summarized the main points of the discussion.
Conversation
Did you finish reading that book you borrowed?
Yeah, it was really good, especially the concluding chapter.
What made the concluding chapter so special?
It wrapped everything up nicely and answered all my questions.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
final
decisive
conclusive
Antonyms
initial
opening
preliminary
verb
Definition
To bring something to an end or to finish it.
Example
After discussing all the points, we are concluding the meeting now.
Tense Forms
Past: concluded
Past Participle: concluded
Conversation
I think we're almost done with this project.
Yeah, just a few more details to wrap up.
I agree! I'm looking forward to concluding it soon.
Root Explanation
Concluding → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "cludere" (meaning to close). The word "concluding" means bringing something to a close or finishing it together with other elements.
Memory Tip
Think of 'closing' something 'together' — 'con-' means together, and 'cludere' means to close.
Visually Confused Words
unconcluding
inconcluding
nonconcluding