conclusive

[kuhn-kloo-siv] / kənˈklu sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

definite, final

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compelling convincing decisive indisputable irrefutable irrevocable precise unambiguous undeniable unmistakable

WEAK

absolute all out clear clinching cogent deciding demonstrative determinant determinative flat out incontrovertible irrefragable irrefrangible litmus test resolving revealing settling straight out telling ultimate unanswerable unarguable unconditional unquestionable what you see is what you get

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous disputable doubtful dubious indefinite questionable refutable uncertain unsure

WEAK

inconclusive

Example Sentences

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DNA traces were discovered on the airbag – and became the conclusive proof that Challis was at the wheel at the time of the crash.

From BBC

"I was not persuaded that even if a survey was carried out, that it would be conclusive one way or the other, that it would produce incontrovertible data."

From BBC

The issue is among the most intensively studied in the scientific literature, and the results among the most conclusive: There’s no connection.

From Los Angeles Times

A necropsy was done this week, but it showed “nothing conclusive as to the cause of death,” Evitts said.

From Washington Post

“I hope you will prove that very soon. if you don’t have conclusive evidence of fraud at that scale, it’s a cruel and reckless thing to keep saying.”

From Los Angeles Times

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