schlüssig
conclusive
So, dass alles gut zusammenpasst und man es leicht verstehen kann.
The German word "schlüssig" is an adjective that means "conclusive" or "coherent." It relates to being logically sound and persuasive, particularly in the context of arguments, explanations, or reasoning. The root "Schluss" means "conclusion" or "end," reflecting the idea of arriving at a definitive outcome.
Similar words in German include "überzeugend" (convincing), "eindeutig" (unequivocal), and "kohärent" (coherent).
The difference lies in nuance:
- "Überzeugend" emphasizes persuasiveness.
- "Eindeutig" denotes clarity and lack of ambiguity.
- "Kohärent" focuses on logical consistency throughout a body of work.
"Schlüssig" specifically relates to the quality of an argument's conclusion, while the others have slightly different focuses.
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Examples
Die Argumente waren sehr schlüssig.adjective
The arguments were very conclusive.
Er präsentierte eine wirklich schlüssige Lösung.adjective
He presented a truly conclusive solution.
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