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inconclusively

/ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪvli/
in · con · clu · sive · ly
Adjective:inconclusive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that does not lead to a firm conclusion, definite result, or final resolution.

Example

"The peace talks ended inconclusively after both delegations failed to agree on the border terms."

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inconceivable
inconceivably
inconclusive
inconclusively
inconclusiveness
incongruence
incongruent

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective inconclusive and the adverbial suffix -ly. Inconclusive derives from the Late Latin inconclusus, meaning 'not closed or settled,' from the prefix in- ('not') and the verb concludere ('to shut up completely' or 'to bring to an end').

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