conclusion vs inquiry

conclusion

noun
  • In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises. 

  • The end or close of a pleading, for example, the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc. 

  • The outcome or result of a process or act. 

  • A decision reached after careful thought. 

  • An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position. 

  • The end, finish, close or last part of something. 

inquiry

noun
  • The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning. 

  • Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation 

How often have the words conclusion and inquiry occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )