conclusive
kənˈkluːsɪv
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Definition of conclusive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
decisiveproviding a final decision or resolution
  • The jury reached a conclusive verdict.
decisive definitive final
2.
evidenceshowing something is certainly true
  • The DNA test provided conclusive proof.
decisive irrefutable undeniable
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Expressions with conclusive

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proof strong enough to settle a question without serious doubt
The video provided conclusive evidence of who broke the window.
not open to change or further discussion
The judge's ruling was final and conclusive.
legal rule treating a fact as true without dispute
The court applied a conclusive presumption to the case.

Origin of conclusive

Latin, concludere (to close) + -ive (pertaining to)

Terms with conclusive included in their meaning

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science
the conclusive answer in a calculation or experiment
decision
decisive or conclusive in nature
conclusion
conclusive or providing a final settlement
finality
in a way that is final and conclusive
finality
metaphorical final or conclusive event
assumption
inferred without conclusive evidence
report
conclusive report or summary
legal
conclusive legal decision or order

Examples of conclusive in a sentence

  • Her conclusive report ended the debate.
  • The conclusive evidence led to a quick verdict.
  • Her conclusive argument ended the debate.

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  1. French:concluant, irréfutable, ...
  2. German:entscheidend, schlüssig, ...
  3. Italian:conclusivo, inconfutabile, ...
  4. Spanish:concluyente, irrefutable, ...
  5. Portuguese:conclusivo, irrefutável, ...
  6. Chinese:决定性的, 确凿, ...
  7. Japanese:決定的な, 確証的な, ...
  8. Arabic:حاسم, حاسِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַכְרִיעַ, חַד מַשְׁמָעִי, ...
  10. Russian:окончательный, неопровержимый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:остаточний, беззаперечний, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्णायक, ...

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