adj.
Pronunciation: - ' klü-siv, -ziv
Function: adjective
Date: 1536
1 : of, relating to, or being a conclusion
2 : putting an end to debate or question especially by reason of irrefutability
– con · clu · sive · ly adverb
– con · clu · sive · ness noun
synonyms CONCLUSIVE , DECISIVE , DETERMINATIVE , DEFINITIVE mean bringing to an end. CONCLUSIVE applies to reasoning or logical proof that puts an end to debate or questioning < conclusive evidence>. DECISIVE may apply to something that ends a controversy, a contest, or any uncertainty <a decisive battle>. DETERMINATIVE adds an implication of giving a fixed character or direction <the determinative factor in the court's decision>. DEFINITIVE applies to what is put forth as final and permanent <the definitive biography>.