Closure Definition

klōzhər
closured, closures, closure
noun
closures
The act of closing or the state of being closed.
Closure of an incision.
American Heritage
A bringing to an end; a conclusion.
Finally brought the project to closure.
American Heritage
Something that closes or shuts.
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A feeling of finality or resolution, especially after a traumatic experience.
Sought closure in returning to the scene of the accident.
American Heritage
The feeling that one's prolonged state of emotional distress over some traumatic experience or situation has finally ended.
Webster's New World
verb
closured, closures
To cloture (a debate).
American Heritage
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Closure

Noun

Singular:
closure
Plural:
closures

Origin of Closure

  • Middle English from Old French from Late Latin clausūra fortress, lock from clausus enclosed close Sense 4, translation of French clôture

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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