American English

How to pronounce conclusive

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knKLOOsihv

/kʰn̩ˈkʰlu.sɪv/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Proving something so clearly that no reasonable doubt remains.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Proving something so clearly that no reasonable doubt remains.

The test provided conclusive evidence of fraud.

The DNA results were conclusive.

Common phrases & grammar

conclusive evidence · conclusive proof · conclusive argument

conclusive evidence of + noun

conclusive evidence that + sentence

adjective

Final and decisive, especially in ending an argument, competition, or process.

The final goal gave the team a conclusive victory.

We still need a conclusive answer to this question.

Common phrases & grammar

conclusive result · conclusive victory · conclusive answer

a conclusive answer to + noun

a conclusive victory over + noun

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