: not showing that something is certainly true : not conclusive
The results of the test were/proved inconclusive.
inconclusive evidence
an inconclusive argument
The first two rounds of the boxing match were inconclusive.
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/inconclusive. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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