συμπέρασμα
Lemma: συμπέρασμα
Translation: conclusion; inference; deduction (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek συμπεραίνω (symperaínō, "to conclude, infer"), composed of the prefix συν- (syn-, "together") and περαίνω (peraínō, "to complete, finish"). The root περ- is related to the concept of limits and boundaries, as in English words like 'perimeter'. The word literally conveys the idea of 'bringing together to a limit or end point', which is exactly what a conclusion does in reasoning.
Example Usage
Το συμπέρασμα της έρευνας ήταν απροσδόκητο.
The conclusion of the research was unexpected.
Κατέληξε σε λανθασμένα συμπεράσματα.
He reached incorrect conclusions.
Δεν μπορείς να βγάλεις συμπέρασμα από τόσο λίγα στοιχεία.
You can't draw a conclusion from so little evidence.
Ποιο είναι το συμπέρασμά σου από όλη αυτή την ιστορία;
What is your conclusion from this whole story?
Mnemonics
- Think of 'sum-per-asma' as 'summing up' (συν = sum/together) what you've 'passed through' (περ = through/across) to reach an end point.
- Connect it with 'symposium' (gathering) + 'perimeter' (boundary) = bringing ideas together to a final boundary or endpoint.
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Cultural Context
Widely used in academic, scientific, and everyday contexts. In Greek discourse, reaching clear συμπεράσματα (conclusions) is highly valued in both formal debates and casual discussions.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While both mean 'conclusion', 'πόρισμα' typically refers to an official finding or result of an investigation, whereas 'συμπέρασμα' is more general and can refer to any type of conclusion or inference.
Confused word:
Το πόρισμα της εξεταστικής επιτροπής θα δημοσιευθεί αύριο.
The findings of the investigative committee will be published tomorrow.
Notes: 'Συμπέρασμα' is more commonly used in everyday language, while 'πόρισμα' appears more in formal or official contexts.
Mnemonic: Think of 'πόρισμα' as more 'porous' (detailed) and official, while 'συμπέρασμα' is more 'summarizing' and general.
Explanation: 'Συμπέρασμα' refers to a conclusion reached through reasoning or analysis, while 'αποτέλεσμα' means 'result' or 'outcome' of an action or process.
Notes: In scientific contexts, a paper might present 'αποτελέσματα' (results) and then discuss the 'συμπεράσματα' (conclusions) drawn from those results.
Mnemonic: 'Συμπέρασμα' involves thinking (συν + περαίνω = bringing together to an end), while 'αποτέλεσμα' shows what happened (απο + τέλος = from the end).