conclusive
[kuh n-kloo-siv]
- serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing: conclusive evidence.
- tending to terminate; closing.
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Origin of conclusive
1580–90; < Late Latin conclūsīvus, equivalent to Latin conclūs(us) (past participle of conclūdere to conclude; see conclusion) + -īvus -ive
Synonyms
See more synonyms for conclusive on Thesaurus.com1. definitive, determining.
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Examples from the Web for conclusive
Contemporary Examples
Finding that conclusive link, however, seems unlikely given the track record of these studies.
There is conclusive proof that Russia has been shelling Ukraine since at least July 16th, the day before MH17 was shot down.
Russia’s Military Is Already in East Ukraine. Will There Be a Full-Scale Invasion?James Miller
August 2, 2014
There remains no conclusive evidence as to what happened on or to the plane.
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June 14, 2014
So do the “best ever” arguments which of course have no conclusive answers but are part of what makes being a sports fan fun.
Our conflicts are similar to managing deadly outbreaks of disease, with clear, conclusive victories seldom known or celebrated.
Historical Examples
The bare reference to a single consideration will be conclusive on this point.
His justification would then be too conclusive to admit of question.
“You will want some conclusive evidence,” came the observation in a murmur.
The Secret AgentJoseph Conrad
"They ain't worth much," he said, dropping them, with a conclusive air.
Meadow GrassAlice Brown
White recognized the phrase and its conclusive contemporary weight.
Roden's CornerHenry Seton Merriman
conclusive
- putting an end to doubt; decisive; final
- approaching or involving an end or conclusion
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Word Origin and History for conclusive
adj.
1610s, "occurring at the end," from French conclusif, from Late Latin conclusivus, from conclus-, past participle stem of concludere (see conclude). Meaning "definitive, decisive, convincing" (putting an end to debate) is from 1640s. Related: Conclusiveness.
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