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in·con·clu·sive
 inconclusive
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- pronunciation:
- In
k
 n
klu
sihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not proving something completely.
The judge dismissed the case because the evidence was inconclusive. |
| definition 2: |
not leading to a clear outcome or ending.
The war has been inconclusive. |
adverb + (adj.)inconclusive
however, largely, often, rather, similarly
(adj.)inconclusive
+ adverb
best, generally
(adj.)inconclusive
+ noun
comparison, debate, discussion, election, ending, finding, month, nature, outcome, report, search, status, struggle, testimony
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| derivations: |
inconclusively (adv.), inconclusiveness (n.) |
The word inconclusive
contains the following parts:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives (inadvertent, incognizant), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inappropriate, inaudible, incapable, incessant, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, inconsiderate, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorrect, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indefinite, independence, independent, indignant, indirect, individual, indivisible, inedible, inefficient, inequality, inert, inevitable, inexpensive, infinite, informal, infrequent, injure, injury, insane, insolent, insomnia, invaluable, invincible, invisible, irregular
claus, clos, clud, clus
Latin
root
that means to close
Example words:
clause, closet, conclude, conclusion, disclose, enclose, enclosure, exclude, exclusive, include, inconclusive
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