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conclusive
adjective con·clu·sive \-ˈklü-siv, -ziv\
: showing that something is certainly true
Full Definition of CONCLUSIVE
1
: of, relating to, or being a conclusion
2
: putting an end to debate or question especially by reason of irrefutability
— con·clu·sive·ly adverb
— con·clu·sive·ness noun
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First Known Use of CONCLUSIVE
1536
Related to CONCLUSIVE
- Antonyms
- inconclusive, indecisive, unclear
Synonym Discussion of CONCLUSIVE
conclusive, decisive, determinative, definitive mean bringing to an end. conclusive applies to reasoning or logical proof that puts an end to debate or questioning <conclusive evidence>. decisive may apply to something that ends a controversy, a contest, or any uncertainty <a decisive battle>. determinative adds an implication of giving a fixed character or direction <the determinative factor in the court's decision>. definitive applies to what is put forth as final and permanent <the definitive biography>.
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CONCLUSIVENESS Defined for Kids
conclusive
adjective con·clu·sive \kən-ˈklü-siv\
Definition of CONCLUSIVE for Kids
: decisive 1 <Police found conclusive evidence.>
— con·clu·sive·ly adverb <This conclusively proves her innocence.>
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