conclusive

UK /kənˈkluːsɪv/ US /kənˈkluːsɪv/

adj 2

Definitions

adj

Pertaining to a conclusion.

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

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

appear, be, seem

ADV

absolutely

fairly, pretty

The test results were pretty conclusive, so the doctor felt confident about the diagnosis.

by no means, far from, hardly, not very

The evidence presented in court was by no means conclusive enough to prove his guilt.

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Synonyms

Antonyms

inconclusive

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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.

Wiktionary

conclusive evidence

Wiktionary

Today, their efforts have paid off and they are in possession of conclusive evidence, an achievement which is indeed commendable.

Tatoeba · #794759

It was not conclusive.

Tatoeba · #1542443

The results were conclusive.

Tatoeba · #4496832

The evidence is fairly conclusive.

Tatoeba · #4664474

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