adjective
Not giving a clear or final answer, result, or decision.
The test results were inconclusive.
Common phrases & grammar
inconclusive evidence · inconclusive results
American English
How to pronounce inconclusive
adjectiveB2
ihnknKLOOsihv
/ɪn.kn̩ˈkʰlu.sɪv/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Not giving a clear or final answer, result, or decision.
What to listen for
The strongest stress is on “clu”: /ɪn.kn̩ˈkʰlu.sɪv/. Say the earlier syllables with less emphasis.