conclusive Synonyms & Antonyms
/kənˈkluːsɪv/
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Conclusive as an Adjective
1
Pertaining to a conclusion.
2
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 in a Sentence
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
Word Forms & Grammar
conclusive (comparative more conclusive, superlative most conclusive)
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Origin of Conclusive
From French conclusif, from Late Latin conclusivus, from Latin conclūsīvē (“conclusively”), from past participle of concludere.
Conclusive at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kənˈkluːsɪv/ |
| Meaning | Pertaining to a conclusion |
| Comparative / superlative | more conclusive, most conclusive |