conclusive
Pertaining to a conclusionPertaining to a conclusion.
» The results were conclusive.
Meaning
2 sensesPertaining to a conclusion.
schlüssig, konkludent
оконча́тельныйokončátelʹnyj, заключи́тельныйzaključítelʹnyj
Providing an end to something; decisive.
The set of premises of a valid argument is conclusive in the sense that no further evidence could possibly be added to the set of premises which would make the argument invalid.
conclusive evidence
endgültig, entscheidend
реша́ющийrešájuščij, убеди́тельныйubedítelʹnyj, реши́тельныйrešítelʹnyj
- forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
Examples
6 sentencesThe results were conclusive.
The evidence is fairly conclusive.
It was not conclusive.
There has been no conclusive proof regarding extra-sensory perception.
Today, their efforts have paid off and they are in possession of conclusive evidence, an achievement which is indeed commendable.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
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Origin
From French conclusif, from Late Latin conclusivus, from Latin conclūsīvē (“conclusively”)From French conclusif, from Late Latin conclusivus, from Latin conclūsīvē (“conclusively”), from past participle of concludere.
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Forms
more conclusive, most conclusive| Comparative | more conclusive Lesson |
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| Superlative | most conclusive Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form