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conclusive
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of CONCLUSIVE
1
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning <the archeological discovery was conclusive proof that the Vikings had indeed settled in North America around 1000 a.d.>
Related Words determinate, determinative, dispositive, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, unanswerable, undebatable, undeniable, undisputable, unquestionable; unchallenged, uncontested, undisputed; unambiguous, unequivocal; certain, definite, positive, sure; cogent, compelling, convincing, persuasive, telling
Near Antonyms debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, moot, problematic (also problematical), questionable, refutable; ambiguous, equivocal; controversial, debated, disputed
2
having the power to persuade <a conclusive argument for allowing the students to put on a play of their own choosing>
Synonyms compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling
Related Words authoritative, definitive; sound, valid, well-founded; important, significant, weighty; material, pertinent, relevant
Near Antonyms groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound; inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant; immaterial, irrelevant; feeble, weak
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