closure — the act of closing something permanently or the feeling of resolution after a difficult experience
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of closing something permanently or the feeling of resolution after a difficult experience
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkloʊʒər/
Example Sentences
- After 20 years of marriage counseling, Dr. Kim finally got closure when his wife admitted she was secretly a professional wrestler.
- The sudden closure of the chocolate factory left the entire town in sweet despair.
- The bridge closure forced commuters to find alternative routes to work.
closure
NOUN[/ˈkloʊʒər/]
the act of closing something permanently or the feeling of resolution after a difficult experience
After years of silence, the letter finally gave her closure.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin clausura, which itself comes from claudere meaning 'to close' or 'to shut'. It entered English through Middle French, developing the sense of 'an act of closing' or 'a closed state'.
Breakdown
claus- (Latin claudere, 'to close') + -ure (Latin suffix denoting state, condition, or act). The suffix -ure transforms the verb into a noun expressing the result or process of closing.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After 20 years of marriage counseling, Dr. Kim finally got closure when his wife admitted she was secretly a professional wrestler.”
“The sudden closure of the chocolate factory left the entire town in sweet despair.”
“The bridge closure forced commuters to find alternative routes to work.”
“She needed closure after her breakup, so she burned all his love letters and bought a goldfish.”
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