Meaning of inconclusive in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   inconclusive

   Definitions

   1. leading to no final results or outcome

   Examples

   • « an inconclusive experiment »

   Synonyms

   • indecisive

2. Qualitative Adjective

   inconclusive

   Definitions

   1. not conclusive

   Examples

   • « not putting an end to doubt or question »
   • « an inconclusive reply »
   • « inconclusive evidence »
   • « the inconclusive committee vote »

   Synonyms

   • equivocal
   • indeterminate
   • neck and neck
   • head-to-head
   • nip and tuck
   • nisi

   Antonyms

   • conclusive

See also

• indecisive
• indeterminate

Browse dictionary

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• Inconel
• incongruent