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Definition of inconclusive

inconclusive

/ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/
in · con · clu · sive
Adverb:inconclusively
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• adjective

1

Not leading to a firm conclusion, definite decision, or final settlement; leaving room for doubt or uncertainty.

Example

"The initial laboratory tests were inconclusive, so the researchers ordered a second round of analysis."

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• Rhymes for inconclusive

• Nearby Words

incomprehension
inconceivable
inconceivably
inconclusive
inconclusively
inconclusiveness
incongruence

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the privative prefix 'in-' ('not') and 'conclusive', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'concludere' ('to shut up closely' or 'to bring to an end').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inconclusive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inconclusive
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