Conclusive

adjective
/kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Meaning

final; decisive; settling a matter completely
serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing

Example Sentences

The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.

The DNA test provided conclusive evidence of his innocence.

Synonyms

decisive, final, definitive, absolute, convincing, definite, certain
Entry 1
decisive, final, definitive, absolute
Entry 2
decisive, convincing, final, definite, certain

Antonyms

inconclusive, uncertain, doubtful, ambiguous
Entry 1
inconclusive, uncertain, doubtful, ambiguous
Entry 2
inconclusive, uncertain, doubtful

Collocations

conclusive evidence, conclusive proof, conclusive result
Entry 1
conclusive evidence, conclusive proof, conclusive result
Entry 2
conclusive evidence, conclusive proof, conclusive result

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