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promptly-concluded

|prompt-ly-con-clud-ed|

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/ˈprɑːmptli kənˈkluːdɪd/

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/ˈprɒmptli kənˈkluːdɪd/

(conclude)

bringing to an end

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
concludeconcludersconcludesconcludedconcludedconcludingconcluded
Etymology
Etymology Information

'conclude' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'concludere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'cludere' meant 'to shut.'

Historical Evolution

'concludere' transformed into the Old French word 'conclure,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conclude' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to shut together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring to an end.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

completed or finished quickly and efficiently.

The meeting was promptly-concluded, allowing everyone to leave early.

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Last updated: 2025/05/23 20:36