Definitions

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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The shot was more than 70% effective at preventing the disease in the trial, but not enough people contracted Lyme for the findings to be conclusive.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Davis said in a pool report “there was not clear and conclusive evidence to overturn the on-court ruling.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It's not by itself conclusive, but it suggests that maybe the dynamo was in a slightly different regime than today," he said.

From Science Daily

Since 2008, the government has taken no conclusive action, leaving shareholders in purgatory.

From Barron's

There is no conclusive evidence as to what those shipments contained.

From Barron's

conclusive

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