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conclusive

Adjective

IPA /kənˈkluːsɪv/

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Providing such clear evidence that a question can be settled without reasonable doubt.

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conclusive/kənˈkluːsɪv/

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A question is unresolved
Evidence settles it clearly

Conclusive evidence allows a definite conclusion.

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The photograph was conclusive proof that the parcel had arrived.
The experiment produced conclusive evidence in support of our explanation.

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conclusive — Providing such clear evidence that a question can be settled without reasonable doubt.

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Providing such clear evidence that a question can be settled without reasonable doubt.

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Word origin

From late Latin conclusivus, related to Latin concludere, meaning to close up.

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Conclusive commonly describes evidence, proof and results.

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