a. [ Cf. F. conclusif. ] Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision. [ 1913 Webster ]
Secret reasons . . . equally conclusive for us as they were for them. Rogers. [ 1913 Webster ]
Conclusive evidence (Law),
Conclusive presumption (Law),
adv. In the way of conclusion; decisively; positively. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being conclusive; decisiveness. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question;
Arguments . . . inconclusive and impertinent. South.
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a. Inconclusive. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]