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proper conclusion

[/ˈprɒpər kənˈkluːʒən/]
nounpl: proper conclusions
conclusão apropriada
1. A logical end or outcome that correctly follows from premises or evidence; a fitting or appropriate finishing point
After reviewing all the evidence, the proper conclusion was that the defendant was innocent.
Após revisar todas as evidências, a conclusão apropriada foi que o réu era inocente.
2. In logic or reasoning, a statement that necessarily follows from given premises
The proper conclusion of the argument can be derived from the major and minor premises.
A conclusão apropriada do argumento pode ser derivada das premissas maior e menor.
3. A suitable or proper ending to a speech, essay, or presentation
The speaker provided a proper conclusion by summarizing the key points.
O palestrante forneceu uma conclusão apropriada ao resumir os pontos-chave.
Synonyms
logical conclusioncorrect conclusionappropriate endingvalid inferencejustified conclusion
Antonyms
improper conclusionhasty conclusionpremature conclusionincorrect conclusionunjustified conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão apropriada
Most common usage in academic and formal Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
conclusão adequada
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred in spoken contexts
São Paulo
conclusão apropriada
Consistent with general Brazilian usage
Portugal
conclusão apropriada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, universally understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a proper conclusion
reach the proper conclusion
arrive at a proper conclusion
jump to conclusions (antonym usage)
foregone conclusion (related contrast)
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