Inconclusivity: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

Word origin

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.