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- [kuh n-kloo-siv]
- /kənˈklu sɪv/
- /kənˈkluː.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-kloo-siv]
- /kənˈklu sɪv/
Definitions of conclusive word
- adjective conclusive Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true. 3
- adjective conclusive putting an end to doubt; decisive; final 3
- adjective conclusive approaching or involving an end or conclusion 3
- adjective conclusive that settles a question; final; decisive 3
- adjective conclusive serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing: conclusive evidence. 1
- adjective conclusive tending to terminate; closing. 1
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Origin of conclusive
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin conclūsīvus, equivalent to Latin conclūs(us) (past participle of conclūdere to conclude; see conclusion) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Conclusive
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conclusive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conclusive
adj conclusive
- unambiguous — not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- undeniable — incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- indisputable — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
adjective conclusive
- beyond question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- sure — free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- final — pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time: the final meeting of the year.
Antonyms for conclusive
adj conclusive
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- disputable — capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
adjective conclusive
- unconvincing — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.
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