Meaning of conclusive in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈklusɪv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    conclusive

    Definitions

    1. final and deciding

    Examples

    • « the conclusive reason »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. expressing finality with no implication of possible change

    Examples

    • « an absolute (or unequivocal) quarantee to respect the nation's authority »
    • « inability to make a conclusive (or unequivocal) refusal »

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    conclusive

    Etymology

    late 16th century (in the sense ‘summing up’): from late Latin conclusivus, from Latin conclus-‘closed up’, from the verb concludere (see conclusion)

    Definitions

    1. forming an end or termination

    Examples

    • « especially putting an end to doubt or question »
    • « conclusive proof »
    • « the evidence is conclusive »

    Synonyms

    Antonyms

Famous quotes

  • « Argument is conclusive, but it does not remove doubt, so that the mind may rest in the sure knowledge of the truth, unless it finds it by the method of experiment. »
    Roger Bacon
  • « Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. »
    Ann Landers

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