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  1. adjective Serving to put an end to doubt, question, or uncertainty; decisive. See Synonyms at decisive.

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  • Not exactly conclusive, and Melvin Bullitt seems to be the primary reason why.
  • But I don't believe the science is conclusive, at all, supporting anthropogenic global warming. —  frogblog
  • "Fatima-event," that is entrusted the final outcome of every undertaking in view of ultimate salvation, that is, the conclusive outcome known as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart, to use Our Lady's own words (in the apparition at Fatima on 13 July 1917) (51). —  Latest Articles
  • And: "I think that until we have serious studies on intoxicated or sick persons that are conclusive, the taser should also be considered as a weapon that can lead to death." —  Signs of the Times
  • Although the points are not by any means conclusive, they defenitely leave open the possability that climate change did cause atleast some of the bushfires. [edit - be polite] 21 February 2009 at 11: 38 PM —  RealClimate
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  1. =F. conclusif = Provencal conclusiu = Spanish Portuguese Italian conclusivo, from Late Latin *conclusivus (in adverb conclusive), from Latin conclusus, past participle of concludere, conclude: see conclude, v.
 

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