conclusive
UK/kәn'klu:siv/US
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Definitions
adj.
Decisive and final; putting an end to doubt or argument.
决定性的，确凿的，足以定论的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (completely) + clus (shut) + -ive (tending to) = 'able to shut the question completely.' Conclusive evidence is evidence strong enough to close the matter for good, leaving no room for doubt.
Root clud still carries 24 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.conclusive evidence确凿证据
- 2.conclusive proof确凿证明
- 3.conclusive result决定性结果
Example Sentences
- 1.
The DNA test gave conclusive proof of his innocence.
- 2.
There is no conclusive evidence linking the two events.