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inconclusive

in·conc·lu·sive

UK/ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/ US/ˌɪŋkəŋˈkluːsɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question

  • “an inconclusive reply”
  • “inconclusive evidence”
  • “the inconclusive committee vote”
2.

leading to no final results or outcome

  • “an inconclusive experiment”
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Origin

From in- + conclusive.

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