adjective
putting an end to debate or question usually by reason of irrefutability
the evidence was conclusive and no defense was possible
Synonyms: definitive
Related Word: cogent, compelling, convincing, telling; incontrovertible, irrefragable, irrefrangible, irrefutable, unanswerable; deciding, decisive, determinant, determinate, determinative; clear, precise, unambiguous
Contrasted words: doubtful, dubious, problematic, questionable; credible, plausible, specious; ambiguous, cryptic, enigmatic, obscure
Antonyms: inconclusive