Meaning of conclusive in English

Classifying Adjective
conclusive
Definitions
1. final and deciding
Examples
- « the conclusive reason »
Synonyms
- decisive
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
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
- inconclusive

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