conclusive

adjective

con·clu·sive | \ kən-ˈklü-siv

, -ziv\

Definition of conclusive

1 : of, relating to, or being a conclusion

2 : putting an end to debate or question especially by reason of irrefutability The results were not conclusive.

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conclusive, decisive, determinative, definitive mean bringing to an end. conclusive applies to reasoning or logical proof that puts an end to debate or questioning. conclusive evidence decisive may apply to something that ends a controversy, a contest, or any uncertainty. a decisive battle determinative adds an implication of giving a fixed character or direction. the determinative factor in the court's decision definitive applies to what is put forth as final and permanent. the definitive biography

Examples of conclusive in a Sentence

the archeological discovery was conclusive proof that the Vikings had indeed settled in North America around 1000 A.D. a conclusive argument for allowing the students to put on a play of their own choosing

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There isn't conclusive evidence at this point that CWD could have an impact on humans. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What You Need to Know About So-Called 'Zombie' Deer Disease," 20 Feb. 2019 The genetic material was not a match, but there were enough similarities that investigators got a second sample, which proved conclusive. — Don Thompson And Brian Melley, Fox News, "Accused serial rapist and killer undetected working as cop," 26 Apr. 2018 The genetic material was not a match, but there were enough similarities that investigators got a second sample, which proved conclusive. — Crimesider Staff, CBS News, "Suspected "Golden State Killer" known to neighbors as quiet suburban homeowner," 26 Apr. 2018 Academic researchers have analyzed information from other social media platforms such as Twitter, where data is more accessible, and a few have found indications of Russian activity but not conclusive evidence. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New York Times, "Facebook to Take Broader Look at Possible Russian Role in Brexit Vote," 17 Jan. 2018 About 85 percent of patients’ reasons were supported by substantial or conclusive evidence in the National Academies report. — Carla K. Johnson, The Seattle Times, "Chronic pain given as top reason for using medical marijuana," 4 Feb. 2019 The question of who can drip the hardest, to borrow a phrase from Migos, remains a current hip-hop battleground that’s yet to produce a conclusive winner. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "Who Drips Harder, Gucci Mane or Quavo?," 1 Feb. 2019 By contrast, free water testing kits distributed by the city during the past two years provide the most conclusive evidence yet of widespread hazards that have remained hidden for decades. — Michael Hawthorne, chicagotribune.com, "Vallas promises lead water pipe fix, slams Emanuel for inaction," 26 June 2018 There’s no indication of that, although an examination by Dodgers team doctor Neal ElAttrache should provide a more conclusive determination of the ailment’s seriousness. — Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, "Clayton Kershaw's arm injury, trip to DL latest sign of mortality for Dodgers great," 6 May 2018

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