conclusive

conclusive
adjective Date: 1536 1. of, relating to, or being a conclusion 2. putting an end to debate or question especially by reason of irrefutabilityconclusively adverbconclusiveness noun Synonyms: conclusive, decisive, determinative, definitive mean bringing to an end. conclusive applies to reasoning or logical proof that puts an end to debate or questioning <
conclusive evidence
>
. decisive may apply to something that ends a controversy, a contest, or any uncertainty <
a decisive battle
>
. determinative adds an implication of giving a fixed character or direction <
the determinative factor in the court's decision
>
. definitive applies to what is put forth as final and permanent <
the definitive biography
>
.

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • conclusive — [[t]kənklu͟ːsɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true. Her attorneys claim there is no conclusive evidence that any murders took place... Research on the matter is far from conclusive. Derived words:… …   English dictionary

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