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conclusive

conc·lu·sive

UK/kənˈkluːsɪv/ US/kəŋˈkluːsɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

  • “conclusive proof”
  • “the evidence is conclusive”
2.

final and deciding

  • “the conclusive reason”
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3.

expressing finality with no implication of possible change

  • “an absolute (or unequivocal) quarantee to respect the nation”
  • “;”
Synonyms

Origin

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

Phrases

  • conclusive presumption
  • final and conclusive

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See also

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