خُلَاصَة
The essence or core of something; a summary or abstract that contains the most important parts of a larger work.
Examples
3 of 5أَعْطِنِي خُلَاصَةَ المَوْضُوعِ.
Give me the gist of the matter.
يَجِبُ كِتَابَةُ خُلَاصَةٍ لِلْبَحْثِ العِلْمِيِّ.
An abstract must be written for the scientific research.
خُلَاصَةُ القَوْلِ إِنَّ المَشْرُوعَ نَاجِحٌ.
The bottom line is that the project is successful.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Khulasah - sounds like 'Closer'. It brings the topic to a close with the main points.
Quick Quiz
يمكنك قراءة ___ الكتاب إذا لم يكن لديك وقت لقراءته كاملاً.
Correct!
The correct answer is: خلاصة
Examples
أَعْطِنِي خُلَاصَةَ المَوْضُوعِ.
everydayGive me the gist of the matter.
يَجِبُ كِتَابَةُ خُلَاصَةٍ لِلْبَحْثِ العِلْمِيِّ.
academicAn abstract must be written for the scientific research.
خُلَاصَةُ القَوْلِ إِنَّ المَشْرُوعَ نَاجِحٌ.
businessThe bottom line is that the project is successful.
تَمَّ عَرْضُ خُلَاصَةِ التَّقْرِيرِ عَلَى اللَّجْنَةِ.
formalThe summary of the report was presented to the committee.
يَعْنِي، خُلَاصَةِ الكَلامْ...
informalI mean, the long and short of it is...
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
وَفِي الخُلَاصَة
and in conclusion
خُلَاصَةُ الأَمْر
the heart of the matter
خُلَاصَةٌ تَنْفِيذِيَّة
executive summary
Often Confused With
Ikhlas is sincerity/loyalty, while Khulasah is a summary or essence.
Usage Notes
Essential for 'Writing' tasks in TOEFL to signal the conclusion or main point.
Common Mistakes
Using 'خلاص' (finished/enough) instead of 'خلاصة' (summary).
Memory Tip
Khulasah - sounds like 'Closer'. It brings the topic to a close with the main points.
Word Origin
From the root KH-L-S (خ ل ص), meaning to be pure or clear.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
يمكنك قراءة ___ الكتاب إذا لم يكن لديك وقت لقراءته كاملاً.
Correct!
The correct answer is: خلاصة
Related Vocabulary
More Writing words
فِقْرَة
B2A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line or indentation.
مَقَال
B2A written composition in prose, usually nonfiction, on a specific topic, forming an independent part of a book or other publication, as a newspaper or magazine.
مُقَدِّمَة
B2An opening section of a book, speech, or essay that states its purpose and goals.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free