conclusive
Translation
conclusive, decisive, definitive
Examples
The evidence was conclusive.
The evidence was conclusive.
They found conclusive proof of his guilt.
They found conclusive proof of his guilt.
Grammar Patterns
conclusive ((evidence/proof)) proving something beyond doubt The police found conclusive evidence.
to be conclusive to be certain or definitive The results of the test were conclusive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: definitive, decisive, final; Antonyms: inconclusive, ambiguous
Etymology
From Latin 'conclusivus', from 'concludere' (to conclude). It describes something that leads to a conclusion.
Memory Tips
If something is 'conclusive', it allows you to 'conclude' or finish your investigation.