conclusive

[kuhn-kloo-siv]

adjective

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

   conclusive evidence.

   Synonyms: definitive

2. tending to terminate; closing.

conclusive

/ kənˈkluːsɪv /

adjective

1. putting an end to doubt; decisive; final

2. approaching or involving an end or conclusion

Other Word Forms

• conclusively adverb
• conclusiveness noun
• nonconclusive adjective
• nonconclusively adverb
• nonconclusiveness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conclusive¹

1580–90; < Late Latin conclūsīvus, equivalent to Latin conclūs ( us ) (past participle of conclūdere to conclude; conclusion ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

Dates inscribed on many of the coins provided the most conclusive proof of the time in which the ship had sailed and had met with disaster.

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Nvidia has also shrugged off previous disappointments to roar higher so the immediate reaction might not be conclusive.

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It's hard to be conclusive from a satellite image taken from above, but these buildings did not have visible damage to their structure or tell tale signs like nearby rubble or changes to their outlines.

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Like every other swing of the Eisman club, this was less a conclusive event than a suggestion.

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Tandy added: "There's not a real angle from what I've seen that is conclusive to what it is. There's lots going on, but if it is lashing out you can't do that in a game."

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Related Words

• compelling 
• convincing 
• decisive 
• indisputable 
• irrefutable 
• irrevocable 
• precise 
• unambiguous 
• undeniable 
• unmistakable