Definition
定论 (dìnglùn) means a final, settled conclusion that is widely accepted and no longer debated, especially in academic or scientific contexts. In contrast, 结论 (jiélùn) is a more general term for any conclusion or verdict, without the implication of finality or universal acceptance.
noun
final conclusionaccepted argument
Examples
- ，定论。Guānyú zhège wèntí, xuéshùjiè zhìjīn méiyǒu dìng lùn.The academic world has yet to reach a final conclusion on this issue.
- 定论。Tā de yánjiū chéngguǒ yǐ chéngwéi kēxué dìng lùn.His research results have become an accepted scientific conclusion.
- 定论。Lìshǐ dìng lùn wǎngwǎng xūyào jīngguò shíjiān de jiǎnyàn.Historical conclusions often need to be tested by time.
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