Conclusiveness: meaning, definitions and examples
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conclusiveness
[ kənˈkluːsɪvnəs ]
decision making
Conclusiveness refers to the quality of being conclusive; it indicates that something is decisive or definitive, leaving no room for doubt or uncertainty. In various contexts, such as legal or logical arguments, conclusiveness is important for reaching a firm conclusion.
Synonyms
certainty, decisiveness, determination, finality.
Examples of usage
- The conclusiveness of the evidence led the jury to a swift verdict.
- Her argument was marked by its conclusiveness, making it difficult to dispute.
- The study provides a level of conclusiveness that could change the current understanding of the issue.
Translations
Translations of the word "conclusiveness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conclusividade
🇮🇳 निष्कर्षता
🇩🇪 Ausschlaggebendheit
🇮🇩 kesimpulan
🇺🇦 вирішальність
🇵🇱 decydujący charakter
🇯🇵 結論性（けつろんせい）
🇫🇷 caractère concluant
🇪🇸 conclusividad
🇹🇷 sonuçlayıcılık
🇰🇷 결정력
🇸🇦 الحسم
🇨🇿 přesvědčivost
🇸🇰 presvedčivosť
🇨🇳 决定性 (juédìngxìng)
🇸🇮 sklepčnost
🇮🇸 ákveðni
🇰🇿 шешушілік
🇬🇪 დასკვნითობა
🇦🇿 qətiyyətlilik
🇲🇽 conclusividad
Etymology
The word 'conclusive' originates from the Latin 'conclusus', the past participle of 'concludere', which means 'to close, finish, or conclude'. 'Concludere' is formed from 'con-' (meaning 'together') and 'cludere' (meaning 'to shut'). The suffix '-ness' is added to form a noun indicating a state or quality. The term began to surface in English texts around the late 18th century, initially in scientific and academic contexts, to describe findings or arguments that decisively resolved a question or issue. Its usage has since expanded across various fields, embodying the essence of definitiveness and resolution.
See also: concludable, concluded, concluding, conclusion, conclusive, conclusively, inconclusiveness, nonconclusive.