closure
UK: ˈkləʊʒə | US: ˈkloʊʒər
n. the act of closing or the state of being closed
n. a feeling of resolution or conclusion, especially after an emotional event
n. (law) the final resolution of a legal matter
closure = clos<shut> + ure<noun suffix>
- clos (from Old French clos, past participle of clore "to shut," from Latin claudere "to close, shut")
- ure (a noun-forming suffix indicating an action, process, or result, from Latin -ura)
Etymology Origin:
The word closure traces back to Latin claudere (to shut), which evolved into Old French clore. The suffix -ure was added to form closure, denoting the act or result of closing. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to describe emotional or legal resolutions, reflecting the idea of "bringing something to an end."
The closure of the factory left many workers unemployed.
She sought closure after the sudden end of their relationship.
The judge ordered the closure of the case due to lack of evidence.
The wound healed quickly, but the scar remained after closure.
The ceremony provided a sense of closure for the grieving family.