adverb
conclusively
Conclusively (adverb) means In a way that settles the matter for good; decisively, with no room for doubt. Example: “The DNA test proved conclusively that he was not the father.”
adverb
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In a way that settles the matter for good; decisively, with no room for doubt.
"The DNA test proved conclusively that he was not the father."
"Scientists have not yet shown conclusively what caused the extinction."
How to use conclusively
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a final, beyond-doubt way — settling a question for good.
Common pairings
prove conclusively
shown conclusively
demonstrate conclusively
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more conclusively
- Superlative
- most conclusively
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Etymology
From conclusive plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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once and for all
Antonyms
inconclusively
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Rhymes for conclusively
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What does “conclusively” mean?
The word “conclusively” means in a way that settles the matter for good; decisively, with no room for doubt. In plain terms, in a final, beyond-doubt way — settling a question for good.
How do you use “conclusively” in a sentence?
Here is “conclusively” used in a sentence: “The DNA test proved conclusively that he was not the father.”
What part of speech is “conclusively”?
“Conclusively” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of conclusively?
"conclusively" (adverb) means in a way that settles the matter for good; decisively, with no room for doubt.
