adjective

conclusive

conclusive, definitive, final

The evidence was conclusive.

The evidence was conclusive.

They won a conclusive victory.

They won a conclusive victory.

((conclusive)) + noun describes something as definitive The evidence was conclusive.

Synonyms: definitive, decisive, final; Antonyms: inconclusive, ambiguous

From Latin 'concludere' (to conclude), from 'con-' (together) and 'claudere' (to shut). It 'shuts' an argument or debate.

Think of evidence that allows you to 'conclude' a case because it's 'conclusive'.

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