Conclusive: meaning, definitions and examples
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conclusive
[ kษnหkluหsษชv ]
final decision
Conclusive means serving to settle an issue or produce a result. It is definitive, decisive, and indisputable. Conclusive evidence is evidence that proves a case beyond any doubt.
Synonyms
decisive, definitive, indisputable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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conclusive |
Best used when describing evidence or arguments that ultimately prove a point beyond doubt.
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definitive |
Used when referring to something that is authoritative, final, and conclusive within its scope.
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decisive |
Appropriate for describing a decision or action that has a significant impact and resolves issues or disputes.
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indisputable |
Best when referring to facts or truths that cannot be denied or challenged.
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Examples of usage
- The DNA results were conclusive in determining the suspect's guilt.
- After hearing all the witness testimonies, the judge reached a conclusive decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "conclusive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conclusivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเคเคฐเฅเคทเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค
๐ฉ๐ช abschlieรend
๐ฎ๐ฉ konklusif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัััะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ostateczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑบๅฎ็ใช
๐ซ๐ท conclusif
๐ช๐ธ concluyente
๐น๐ท kesin
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฐ์ ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุณู
๐จ๐ฟ koneฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกverฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ป่ฎบๆง็
๐ธ๐ฎ sklepฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ endanlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพััััะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษti
๐ฒ๐ฝ concluyente
Etymology
The word 'conclusive' has roots in the Latin word 'conclusivus', which means 'final'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of something being conclusive has always been important in legal and scientific contexts, where a final decision or result is crucial.
See also: concludable, concluded, concluding, conclusion, conclusively, conclusiveness, inconclusiveness, nonconclusive.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,249 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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