Synonyms of conclusive

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adjective

1

as in definitive

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 & Similar Words

• definitive
• decisive
• last
• clear
• determinative
• deciding
• determinate
• definite
• absolute
• compelling
• irrefutable
• convincing
• incontrovertible
• positive
• indisputable
• dispositive
• unanswerable
• undeniable
• incontestable
• unquestionable
• indubitable
• unequivocal
• undisputable
• unambiguous
• undisputed
• inarguable
• uncontested
• sure
• persuasive
• undebatable
• unchallenged
• cogent
• telling
• certain
• hands-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inconclusive
• unclear
• doubtful
• questionable
• problematic
• debatable
• problematical
• ambiguous
• indecisive
• moot
• disputable
• equivocal
• controversial
• refutable
• disputed
• doubtable
• debated

2

as in convincing

having the power to persuade

a conclusive argument for allowing the students to put on a play of their own choosing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convincing
• compelling
• strong
• valid
• decisive
• definitive
• persuasive
• effective
• satisfying
• cogent
• authoritative
• forceful
• telling
• important
• significant
• relevant
• sound
• pertinent
• well-founded
• material
• weighty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inconclusive
• ineffective
• unconvincing
• unfounded
• indecisive
• invalid
• shaky
• groundless
• unpersuasive
• unsound
• insignificant
• unimportant
• irrelevant
• uncompelling
• immaterial
• inconsequential
• weak
• feeble

conclusiveness

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noun

as in effectiveness

the capacity to persuade

the conclusiveness of DNA testing in paternity suits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• effectiveness
• validity
• authority
• strength
• persuasiveness
• credibility
• cogency
• soundness
• forcefulness
• convincingness
• persuasion
• power
• suasiveness
• impact
• force
• appeal
• weight
• believability
• definitiveness
• influence
• might
• authoritativeness
• punch
• sway
• seductiveness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inconclusiveness
• ineffectiveness
• invalidity
• unsoundness
• ineffectuality
• shakiness
• ineffectualness
• powerlessness
• weakness
• feebleness