Inconclusiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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inconclusiveness

 

[ ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in academic discussion

The state or quality of not leading to a definite conclusion or result; the lack of decisiveness or finality in a debate or argument.

Synonyms

ambiguity, inconclusivity, indecisiveness, uncertainty

Examples of usage

  • The inconclusiveness of the research findings left the scientists puzzled.
  • The inconclusiveness of the evidence made it difficult for the jury to reach a verdict.
Context #2 | Noun

in investigations

The failure to produce a definite or clear result in an investigation or inquiry; the lack of concrete evidence or proof.

Synonyms

inconclusive nature, indefinite result, indefiniteness

Examples of usage

  • The inconclusiveness of the DNA samples hindered the detectives' ability to solve the case.
  • The inconclusiveness of the forensic analysis led to the case being left open.

Translations

Translations of the word "inconclusiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconclusividade

🇮🇳 अधूरापन

🇩🇪 Unschlüssigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakpastian

🇺🇦 невизначеність

🇵🇱 niejednoznaczność

🇯🇵 結論が出ないこと

🇫🇷 inconclusivité

🇪🇸 inconclusividad

🇹🇷 belirsizlik

🇰🇷 결론 없음

🇸🇦 عدم الحسم

🇨🇿 nepřesvědčivost

🇸🇰 nepresvedčivosť

🇨🇳 未决

🇸🇮 neodločnost

🇮🇸 óákveðni

🇰🇿 шешілмегендік

🇬🇪 დაუსრულებლობა

🇦🇿 qərarsızlıq

🇲🇽 inconclusividad

Word origin

The word 'inconclusiveness' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', 'conclusive' meaning 'leading to a firm decision or result', and the suffix '-ness' indicating a quality or state. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.

See also: concludable, concluded, concluding, conclusion, conclusive, conclusively, conclusiveness, nonconclusive.