closures
|clo/sures|
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/ˈkloʊʒərz/
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/ˈkləʊʒəz/
(closure)
closing or conclusion
Etymology
'closure' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'clausura,' where 'claus-' meant 'to close.'
'clausura' transformed into the Old French word 'closure,' and eventually became the modern English word 'closure' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a closing or being closed,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'the act of closing' and 'a sense of resolution.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of closing something, especially an institution, thoroughfare, or frontier, or of being closed.
The factory faced several closures due to financial difficulties.
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Noun 2
a sense of resolution or conclusion at the end of an artistic work or a traumatic experience.
She sought closure after the end of her long-term relationship.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45