conclusive
gb/kəŋklˈusɪv/ us/kəŋklˈusɪv/
B2
Angličtina
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adjective
B2
property
1
proving something beyond doubt
Describing facts or results that clearly show the truth so there is no real doubt.
Vzorec užití:
[evidence/result/proof] is conclusive
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse "conclusive" with "concluded" or "concluding". "Conclusive" describes the strength of evidence or results (e.g., "conclusive evidence"), while "concluded" is the past form of the verb "conclude" (e.g., "The meeting concluded at 5."), and "concluding" is used for something at the end (e.g., "the concluding chapter"). Learners also mix up "conclusive" and "inclusive" because they look similar, but their meanings are unrelated.
Synonyma
decisive (Very close in meaning; often used more generally about results or actions, not only about evidence or proof.)
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definitive (Suggests the best or most complete form of something, often with a slightly more formal tone.)
Antonyma
inconclusive (Direct opposite; describes evidence or results that do not clearly prove anything.)
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uncertain (Shows that something is not clearly known or proved.)
Kolokace
conclusive evidence
|conclusive proof
|conclusive results
|conclusive data
|conclusive test
|conclusive answer
Témata
science
|law
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The study did not provide conclusive evidence that the drug was safe.
- After hours of questioning, the police still lacked conclusive proof of his guilt.
- These conclusive results convinced the company to change its policy.
- There is no conclusive data linking the two events at this time.
- The report offers conclusive answers to most of the committee’s questions.
Učební příklady
- The test gave conclusive results, so the doctor could decide quickly.
- We still do not have conclusive evidence that this method works.
- The photo was conclusive proof that he was at the party.
- Scientists need more conclusive data before they make a final claim.
- Her research gave conclusive answers to the main question.
adjective
B2
property
2
final and settling the matter
Describing something that is final and clear, so that the question or fight is finished.
Vzorec užití:
a conclusive [victory/result/step]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "conclusive" when they only mean "last" or "end" in time. "Conclusive" should suggest that something settles a question or argument, not just that it happens at the end. For example, "the last song" is usually better than "the conclusive song" unless that song clearly settles some issue.
Synonyma
definitive (Highlights that something is final and not expected to change, often in formal or official contexts.)
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final (A simpler, more general word for something that comes at the end; may not always imply as strong a sense of settling an issue.)
Antonyma
partial (Describes a result or victory that is only to some degree and does not fully settle the matter.)
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open-ended (Shows that something is not final and may continue or change.)
Kolokace
conclusive victory
|conclusive defeat
|conclusive result
|conclusive step
|conclusive outcome
Témata
sports
|business
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The team’s conclusive victory in the second game ended the debate about which side was stronger.
- The election produced a conclusive result, leaving no room for legal challenges.
- This agreement is a conclusive step toward ending the long-running conflict.
- Her conclusive defeat in the primary forced her to drop out of the race.
- The court’s conclusive ruling brought the long dispute to an end.
Učební příklady
- Their conclusive win stopped all talk of a rematch.
- The vote gave a conclusive result and the meeting ended.
- The new law was a conclusive step toward change.
- The game ended in a conclusive 4–0 victory.
- The final test gave a conclusive outcome, so the project could finish.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
conclusive
IPA
GB/kəŋklˈusɪv/
US/kəŋklˈusɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - clus - ive (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clus)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: conclusive
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
inconclusive
adjective B2
inconclusively
adverb
Advanced or less common
conclusiveness
noun
inconclusiveness
noun
Výrazy
conclusive evidence
1/kəŋklˈusɪv ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
evidence that fully proves something
Evidence that is so strong and clear that it shows the truth and leaves no real doubt.
Příklady
- The investigators still have not found conclusive evidence of fraud.
- Without conclusive evidence, the jury could not find him guilty.
- Scientists say there is no conclusive evidence that the food is harmful.
conclusive proof
1/kəŋklˈusɪv pɹˈuf/
fixed phrase
proof that settles the question
Proof that clearly and completely shows that something is true, so the question is settled.
Příklady
- The video recording was conclusive proof that the contract had been signed.
- They demanded conclusive proof before agreeing to invest in the project.
conclusive victory
1/kəŋklˈusɪv vˈɪktɚi/
fixed phrase
win that clearly decides the contest
A win that is so clear and strong that there is no doubt about who is better or who has won.
Příklady
- The team’s conclusive victory silenced their critics.
- It was a conclusive victory, with a final score of 5–0.