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conclusive

[kuhn-kloo-siv]

adjective

  1. serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing.

    conclusive evidence.

    Synonyms:
  2. tending to terminate; closing.



conclusive

/ əˈːɪ /

adjective

  1. putting an end to doubt; decisive; final

  2. approaching or involving an end or conclusion

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Other Word Forms

  • conclusively adverb
  • conclusiveness noun
  • nonconclusive adjective
  • nonconclusively adverb
  • nonconclusiveness noun
  • DzˈܲԱ noun
  • Dzˈܲ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conclusive1

1580–90; < Late Latin DzԳūīܲ, equivalent to Latin DzԳū ( us ) (past participle of DzԳū to conclude; conclusion ) + -īܲ -ive
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A tattoo of the word 'resilience' on Boisson's right elbow is there to remind her that the hard work is worth it - and victory over Pegula is conclusive proof of that.

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There was no conclusive evidence presented about the origins of the live bullets.

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A spokesperson for the law department said: "The City believes this settlement provides a fair, constructive, and conclusive resolution, allowing all the parties to close this six-year-old chapter and move forward".

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Dave Allen set the record straight with a conclusive fifth-round stoppage win against Johnny Fisher in their heavyweight rematch at London's Copper Box Arena.

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“It’s very conclusive, and it’s a great deal, and it’s a very big deal, actually,” he added.

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