conclusive
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for conclusive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Serving to settle a question completely, leaving no room for doubt.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use conclusive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
conclusive evidence
conclusive proof
Etymology
From Late Latin conclusivus, from conclūdere ("to conclude").
Full origin of conclusive →Frequently asked questions
What does “conclusive” mean?
The word “conclusive” means serving to settle a question completely, leaving no room for doubt. In plain terms, final and decisive — strong enough to end all doubt.
How do you pronounce “conclusive”?
“Conclusive” is pronounced kuhn-KLOO-sihv (/kənˈkluːsɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “conclusive” in a sentence?
Here is “conclusive” used in a sentence: “The DNA test provided conclusive proof of his identity.”
What part of speech is “conclusive”?
“Conclusive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “conclusive” come from?
The word “conclusive” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin conclusivus, from conclūdere ("to conclude").
Is “conclusive” a common word?
“Conclusive” is an uncommon word in modern English.
