English Dictionary
Definition of “inconclusive”
inconclusive (ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv
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Definitions
adjective
- not conclusive or decisive; not finally settled; indeterminate
Alternative Forms
ˌinconˈclusively adverb ˌinconˈclusiveness noun
Synonyms
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uncertain,
vague,
ambiguous,
open,
indecisive,
unsettled,
undecided,
unconvincing,
up in the air,
indeterminate,
Usage examples
He unbuckled the bandolier as he tried to work out something inconclusive to say, but Mogget beat him to it.
Garth Nix, LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)However, the Ayodhya debate, even if inconclusive , is well and truly a feature of yesterday.
India Today (1997)Both were subjected to more definitive testing after initial screenings for infection were inconclusive.
canada.com (2004)They all know the slow-mo is normally inconclusive which, predictably, was the case here.
Sun, News of the World (2001)After a few more inconclusive tidal observations the ships set sail.
Glyn Williams, VOYAGES OF DELUSION: The Search for the North West Passage in the Age of Reason (2002)
