B2 noun Neutral

결론

kjʌl.lon

A judgment or decision reached by reasoning; the closing section of an essay or report.

Examples

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1

그래서 결론이 뭐야?

So, what's the conclusion?

2

결론부터 말씀드리면, 이 사업은 승인되었습니다.

To state the conclusion first, this project has been approved.

3

본 논문의 결론 장에서는 향후 연구 과제를 제시한다.

The conclusion chapter of this thesis suggests future research tasks.

Word Family

Noun
결론
Verb
결론짓다
Adverb
결론적으로
Adjective
결론적
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Memory Tip

Gyeol-lon: 'Gyeol' (Fruit/Result) + 'Lon' (Logic). The logical fruit of your work.

Quick Quiz

여러 가지 증거를 종합해 볼 때, 피고인이 유죄라는 ( )이/가 나왔다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결론

Examples

1

그래서 결론이 뭐야?

informal

So, what's the conclusion?

2

결론부터 말씀드리면, 이 사업은 승인되었습니다.

business

To state the conclusion first, this project has been approved.

3

본 논문의 결론 장에서는 향후 연구 과제를 제시한다.

academic

The conclusion chapter of this thesis suggests future research tasks.

4

조사 위원회는 사고 원인에 대한 최종 결론을 내렸다.

formal

The investigation committee reached a final conclusion on the cause of the accident.

5

아직 결론을 내리기에는 이른 시점입니다.

everyday

It is too early to reach a conclusion at this point.

Word Family

Noun
결론
Verb
결론짓다
Adverb
결론적으로
Adjective
결론적

Common Collocations

결론에 도달하다 to reach a conclusion
결론을 내리다 to draw/make a conclusion
결론을 짓다 to conclude
최종 결론 final conclusion
결론부터 말하다 to speak from the conclusion

Common Phrases

성급한 결론

hasty conclusion

논리적 결론

logical conclusion

결론을 유보하다

to reserve judgment/conclusion

Often Confused With

결론 vs 결과

결과 is the 'result' or 'outcome', while 결론 is the 'reasoned decision' or 'final statement' about that outcome.

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Usage Notes

Required vocabulary for structuring any IELTS essay.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid repeating '결과' when you mean the 'summary of your argument' (결론).

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Memory Tip

Gyeol-lon: 'Gyeol' (Fruit/Result) + 'Lon' (Logic). The logical fruit of your work.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 結 (tie/bind) + 論 (logic/discussion).

Grammar Patterns

~라는 결론 결론적으로

Quick Quiz

여러 가지 증거를 종합해 볼 때, 피고인이 유죄라는 ( )이/가 나왔다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결론

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