conclusive
adjectiveattested in dialogue
- //kənˈkluːsɪv//
- //kəŋˈkluːsɪv//
Pertaining to a conclusion.
adjective
- 1
Pertaining to a conclusion.
- 2
Providing an end to something; decisive.
The set of premises of a valid argument is conclusive in the sense that no further evidence could possibly be added to the set of premises which would make the argument invalid.
conclusive evidence
Etymology
From French conclusif, from Late Latin conclusivus, from Latin conclūsīvē (“conclusively”), from past participle of concludere.
Forms
- comparative
- more conclusive
- superlative
- most conclusive