Explanation
A conclusion drawn from preceding premises or considerations and often the closing part of an argument. It gathers previously separate reasons into a result and makes it possible to test whether the move from evidence to claim is warranted.
Example
All tested samples react; the conclusion is therefore that the substance is unstable under these conditions.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Conclusion” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
An epiphonema may pointedly close a text without being a conclusion logically derived from premises.
Effect on thought and perception
It gathers previously separate reasons into a result and makes it possible to test whether the move from evidence to claim is warranted.
Resonance
In the atlas, Conclusion closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-B → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 243
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Conclusion“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-243-008. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-243-008The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.