Conclusive

Word CONCLUSIVE
Character 10
Hyphenation con clu sive
Pronunciations /kənˈklusɪv/

Definitions and meanings of "Conclusive"

What do we mean by conclusive?

Serving to put an end to doubt, question, or uncertainty; decisive: synonym: decisive. adjective

Decisive of argument or questioning; dispelling doubt; finally deciding; leading to a conclusion or determination.

Specifically, bringing about or leading to a logical conclusion; conforming to the rules of the syllogism.

In law, possessing such weight and force as not to admit of contradiction.

Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision. adjective

That of which, from its nature, the law allows no contradiction or explanation. adjective

An inference which the law makes so peremptorily that it will not allow it to be overthrown by any contrary proof, however strong. adjective

Pertaining to a conclusion adjective

Providing an end to something; decisive. adjective

Forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question adjective

Pertaining to a conclusion.

Providing an end to something; decisive.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Conclusive

The word "conclusive" in example sentences

Conclusive appears a more apt choice of words than necessarily and conclusive is a word not used by many with respect to origins questions. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But after delving into centuries-old archives, two lawyers commissioned by the government of Silvio Berlusconi have produced what they call conclusive evidence that the renaissance masterpiece belongs not to Florence, but to the Italian state. ❋ Unknown (2010)

QUESTION: Attorney General, several of our allies have received what they call conclusive proof that Osama bin Laden is connected with the September 11 attacks. ❋ Unknown (2001)

He was using what I call his conclusive tone, leaving no room for questions, let alone argument. ❋ Stout, Rex, 1886-1975 (1951)

But while an epidemiologist may not use the word "conclusive" when referring to cause and effect, she added, the scale of this study could potentially isolate some variables so that a clearer picture of health risks can be found. ❋ By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON (2011)

If the researchers obtain conclusive photographic evidence of the woodpecker, it will settle a debate that has become heated in recent years and fascinated millions of people around the world, from bird-watchers and environmentalists to Arkansas farmers and duck hunters. ❋ Unknown (2007)

There are few, if any, long-term conclusive studies on HRT alternatives to combat the acute symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes and night sweats, which seem to be triggered by fluctuating estrogen levels. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Other methods, time tested and universally accepted, are being applied to these paintings and any negative statement that would seem to be conclusive is premature. ❋ Unknown (2006)

What makes the current study, published in the February issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics, more conclusive is its size. ❋ Steve Sailer (2005)

I'm just not seeing that this is conclusive, which is my main point. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If it is the best possible action, the reasons for doing it are conclusive, that is outweighing all other reasons for not doing it (or doing something else). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Not conclusive, which is probably what Mary was getting at in her original remarks, but suggesting that it wasn't just actors and not only men who wore the loin cloth. ❋ Unknown (2006)

“Nineteen reports quite suddenly what I think we shall be justified in calling conclusive evidence,” and Mr. Polteed paused. ❋ Unknown (2004)

"The evidence against you is over-whelming -- er -- what you Americans call conclusive," and he was speaking then in broken English. ❋ Victor [pseud.] Appleton (N/A)

Possibly if he had had a clearer conscience and a larger experience, he might have recognized that the evidence which Mr Thompson had described as conclusive, was in reality not strong enough to hang a cat on. ❋ Unknown (1928)

That she looked a trifle pensive when the word "Sweden" was mentioned, can hardly be called a conclusive proof. ❋ Unknown (1905)

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