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Conclusive
Serving to settle or decide something beyond doubt; decisive and convincing.
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Imagine This
In a courtroom, a single piece of conclusive DNA evidence ends all debate and the judge delivers an unmistakable verdict.
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Sounds Like
kuhn-KLOO-siv
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Looks Like
Resembles conclude/closure in spelling and sense
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Remember This
Conclusive is commonly used with evidence, proof, verdict, or findings. It implies finality, not just strong likelihood.
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Other Forms
conclusivelyadverb
conclusivenessnoun
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Connect With
definitive, decisive, irrefutable, final, unambiguous
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Note
Use with care: if the evidence isn't definitive, prefer inconclusive or tentative. Common collocations include conclusive evidence, conclusive proof, and conclusive results.
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Study Deeper
Examples
- The forensic results provided conclusive evidence of the suspect's guilt.
- After reviewing all reports, the board reached a conclusive decision.
Synonyms
definitivedecisiveirrefutableunambiguousfinal
Antonyms
inconclusivetentativeunclear
Etymology
From Latin concludere meaning 'to close, shut up, conclude', from com- 'together' + cludere 'to close'.
Mnemonic
Think: CONCLUDE = CLOSE THE CASE. Add -SIVE to become CONCLUSIVE, which means the evidence closes the case.
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adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
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adjectiveRigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
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