CONCLUSIVE


Meaning of CONCLUSIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈklü-siv, -ziv ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.