Definition of CONCLUSIVE

conclusive

Adjective

  • forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
    • "conclusive proof"
    • "the evidence is conclusive"

Adj

  • Pertaining to a conclusion.
  • Providing an end to something; decisive.

Examples

  • conclusive evidence
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From French conclusif, from Late Latin conclusivus, from Latin conclūsīvē (“conclusively”), from past participle of concludere.

Antonyms

inconclusive

Scrabble Score: 17

conclusive: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
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conclusive: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

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