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inconclusivity

 

[ ˌɪnkənˌkluːˈsɪvɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in scientific research

The state or quality of not leading to a definite conclusion or result; uncertainty.

Synonyms

ambiguity, inconclusiveness, indecisiveness.

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Word Description / Examples
inconclusivity

Used in formal discussions to describe the lack of a clear or definitive conclusion in an argument, situation, or study.

  • The debate ended with inconclusivity, leaving the audience with more questions than answers
inconclusiveness

Describes situations where no final decision or result has been reached, often used in scientific research, debates, and investigations.

  • The inconclusiveness of the experiment means we'll need to conduct further tests
indecisiveness

Refers to the inability to make a decision, often used to describe a person's characteristic or specific moment of decision-making. It has a negative connotation.

  • His indecisiveness about whether to accept the job offer frustrated his friends
ambiguity

Applicable when there's uncertainty or multiple interpretations possible, often used in literature, law, and communication.

  • The ambiguity of her statement left everyone puzzled about what she really meant

Examples of usage

  • The inconclusivity of the study's findings left the researchers puzzled.
  • Due to the inconclusivity of the data, further experiments are necessary.
  • The inconclusivity of the evidence made it difficult to draw any firm conclusions.

Translations

Translations of the word "inconclusivity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconclusividade

🇮🇳 अपूर्णता

🇩🇪 Unschlüssigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakpastian

🇺🇦 невизначеність

🇵🇱 niekonkluzyjność

🇯🇵 未決定

🇫🇷 inconclusivité

🇪🇸 inconclusividad

🇹🇷 belirsizlik

🇰🇷 미결정

🇸🇦 عدم الحسم

🇨🇿 neukončenost

🇸🇰 nedokončenosť

🇨🇳 未定性

🇸🇮 nezaključenost

🇮🇸 óákveðni

🇰🇿 аяқталмаушылық

🇬🇪 დაუსრულებლობა

🇦🇿 tamamlanmamazlıq

🇲🇽 inconclusividad

Etymology

The word 'inconclusivity' is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'conclusivity', which derives from the Latin word 'conclusivus'. The concept of inconclusivity has been a key aspect of scientific research, where uncertainty and the absence of definitive conclusions are common challenges. The need to address inconclusivity has led to the development of rigorous methodologies and statistical tools in various fields of study.