Nonconclusive: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonconclusive

 

[ ˌnɒnkənˈkluːsɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in scientific research

Not leading to a definite conclusion or result; not decisive or final.

Synonyms

inconclusive, inconclusive, indecisive, uncertain

Examples of usage

  • The data collected was nonconclusive, requiring further analysis.
  • The experiment yielded nonconclusive results, leaving the researchers puzzled.
Context #2 | Adjective

in debates or arguments

Failing to establish a clear resolution or decision; not settling the matter.

Synonyms

inconclusive, inconclusive, indecisive, unsatisfactory

Examples of usage

  • The discussion ended in a nonconclusive manner, with both sides still holding opposing views.
  • The debate was nonconclusive, as neither party could present convincing evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonconclusive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconclusivo

🇮🇳 अनिर्णायक

🇩🇪 nicht schlüssig

🇮🇩 tidak konklusif

🇺🇦 неоднозначний

🇵🇱 niejednoznaczny

🇯🇵 決定的ではない

🇫🇷 non concluant

🇪🇸 inconcluso

🇹🇷 sonuçsuz

🇰🇷 결론이 나지 않은

🇸🇦 غير حاسم

🇨🇿 nepřesvědčivý

🇸🇰 nepresvedčivý

🇨🇳 非结论性的

🇸🇮 nezaključeno

🇮🇸 óákveðið

🇰🇿 шешімсіз

🇬🇪 არასასიცოცხლო

🇦🇿 qeyri-müəyyən

🇲🇽 inconcluso

Etymology

The word 'nonconclusive' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'conclusive' meaning 'serving to settle an issue; decisive'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century. The term is commonly used in scientific research, debates, and discussions where a definitive conclusion or result is not reached.

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