Khulasa
/kʰʊˈlɑː.sə/noun
A summary, conclusion, or concise statement of the essential points.
Did you know?Khulasa comes from an Arabic root associated with being pure, clear, or free from mixture—so a “khulasa” is conceptually what remains after the unnecessary parts are removed.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Arabic
Arabic
khalaṣa (خَلَصَ)
“To become pure, be free from mixture, or emerge safely”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
khulāṣa (خُلَاصَة)
“The essence, best part, or distilled extract of something”
Medieval Persian
Persian
khulāṣa (خلاصه)
“A summary, abstract, or concise account”
Medieval Urdu
Urdu
khulāsa (خلاصہ)
“A summary, conclusion, or essential statement”
Modern English
English
khulasa
“A transliterated South Asian loanword meaning a summary or concise conclusion”