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conclusive

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of conclusive

1 serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
  • The archeological discovery was conclusive proof that the Vikings had indeed settled in North America around 1000 a.d.
Synonyms of conclusive

absolute, clear, deciding, decisive, definitive, last
Words Related to conclusive

determinate, determinative, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, unanswerable, undebatable, undeniable, undisputable, unquestionable

unchallenged, uncontested, undisputed

unambiguous, unequivocal

certain, definite, positive, sure

cogent, compelling, convincing, persuasive, telling
Near Antonyms of conclusive

debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, moot, problematic (also problematical), questionable, refutable

ambiguous, equivocal

controversial, debated, disputed
Antonyms of conclusive

inconclusive, indecisive, unclear
2 having the power to persuade
  • a conclusive argument for allowing the students to put on a play of their own choosing
Synonyms of conclusive

cogent, compelling, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling
Words Related to conclusive

authoritative, definitive

sound, valid, well-founded

important, significant, weighty

material, pertinent, relevant
Near Antonyms of conclusive

groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound

inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant

immaterial, irrelevant

feeble, weak
Antonyms of conclusive

inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive

Synonym Discussion of conclusive

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

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  1. See words that rhyme with conclusive Dictionary: Definition of conclusive Spanish Central: Translation of conclusive Nglish: Translation of conclusive for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of conclusive for Arabic speakers

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