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   conclusive

   /kənˈkluːsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. (of evidence or argument) having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive: "conclusive evidence" Similar incontrovertibleincontestableirrefutableunquestionableundeniableindisputableunassailablebeyond disputebeyond questionbeyond doubtbeyond a shadow of a doubtcertaindecisiveconvincingclinchingdefinitivedefinitepositivefinalultimatecategoricaldemonstrativeunequivocalunarguableunanswerableuncontroversialairtightwatertightOpposite inconclusiveunconvincing
   • ▪ (of a victory) achieved easily or by a large margin: "a conclusive 5–O win" Similar emphaticresoundinginformal:thumpingthunderingOpposite narrow

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘summing up’): from late Latin conclusivus, from Latin conclus- ‘closed up’, from the verb concludere (see conclusion).

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   • 1. conclusiveness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › conclusiveCONCLUSIVE - 39 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to conclusive. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of conclusive. Fingerprints on the gun were conclusive evidence that the suspect was guilty. Synonyms. decisive. determining. compelling. convincing. definite. absolute. clinching. certain. categorical.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONCLUSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / kənˈkluːsɪv / us. Add to word list Add to word list. proving that something is true: conclusive evidence / proof. conclusively. adverb. Tests have proved conclusively that the drugs are effective. (Definition of conclusive from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of conclusive.

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   Synonyms for CONCLUSIVE: definitive, decisive, last, clear, determinative, deciding, determinate, definite; Antonyms of CONCLUSIVE: inconclusive, unclear, doubtful, questionable, problematic, debatable, problematical, ambiguous.

5. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › conclusiveconclusive - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · conclusive (comparative more conclusive, superlative most conclusive) Pertaining to a conclusion. Providing an end to something; decisive.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › conclusiveConclusive Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Conclusive definition: Serving to put an end to doubt, question, or uncertainty; decisive.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONCLUSIVE definition in American English | Collins English...

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   adjective. Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true. Her attorneys claim there is no conclusive evidence that any murders took place. Synonyms: decisive, final, convincing, clinching More Synonyms of conclusive. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. British English pronunciation.

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   conclusive meaning, definition, what is conclusive: showing that something is definitely tru...: Learn more.

9. www.wordreference.com › definition › conclusiveconclusive - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing: conclusive evidence. tending to terminate; closing. Late Latin conclūsīvus, equivalent. to Latin conclūs ( us) (past participle of conclūdere to conclude; see conclusion) + -īvus - ive. 1580–90. con•clu′sive•ly, adv. con•clu′sive•ness, n.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › conclusiveConclusive Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    noun [noncount] CONCLUSIVE meaning: showing that something is certainly true.

11. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › conclusiveConclusive - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology

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    Dictionary definition of conclusive. Providing a definitive or final resolution to a matter or question, leaving no room for doubt or further debate. "The DNA test provided conclusive evidence linking the suspect to the crime scene." Detailed meaning of conclusive.