inconclusive
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Definitions
adj.
Not leading to a firm decision or result; leaving the matter undecided.
非决定性的，无定论的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
conclusiveclose, shut, exclude
=inconclusive
in- (not) + conclusive = 'not conclusive.' The evidence fails to shut the question, so it stays open. Transparent negation of conclusive.
Common Collocations
- 1.inconclusive evidence不确定的证据
- 2.inconclusive result无定论的结果
Example Sentences
- 1.
The tests were inconclusive, so they ran them again.
- 2.
The meeting ended on an inconclusive note.