Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Closure.
How to pronounce closure:
US
Closure - as a noun
Approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
Example: "The ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closingA rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloturegag lawgag ruleHypernyms (Closely Related)
orderparliamentary lawparliamentary procedurerules of orderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
law of closureSomething settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
Example: "They finally reached a settlement with the union"
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resolutionsettlementAn obstruction in a pipe or tube
Example: "We had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockblockageocclusionstopstoppageHypernyms (Closely Related)
impedimentimpedimentaobstructerobstructionobstructorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of blocking
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockageocclusionHypernyms (Closely Related)
obstructionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Termination of operations
Example: "They regretted the closure of the day care center"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closedownclosingshutdownHypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusionendingterminationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Closure - as a verb
Terminate debate by calling for a vote
Example: "Debate was closured"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clotureExample Sentences
"The police investigation provided closure for the victim's family."
"After years of searching, they found closure when the missing person's remains were discovered."
"The therapist helped her find closure after her traumatic experience."
"The apology from her ex-boyfriend brought her a sense of closure."
"The final chapter of the book provided closure to the story."
Word Game Points
Is CLOSURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, closure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLOSURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CLOSURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, closure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLOSURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CLOSURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, closure is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLOSURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
