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con·clu·sive

conclusive

pronunciation:
kn klu sihv
part of speech: adjective
definition: serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle.
The testimony of the two eye-witnesses was considered conclusive evidence of his guilt.This was the conclusive point that decided the debate.
synonyms:
convincing, deciding, determinative, final
antonyms:
inconclusive
similar words:
clinching, compelling, decisive, incontestable, indisputable, ultimate, unquestionable
derivation: conclusively (adv.)