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conclusively

conclusively

27 3.9
In a way that proves something and leaves no doubt
  • adverb
  • /kənˈkluːsɪvli/
translation icon : de forma concluyente
  • On the basis of all available data, it would be impossible to determine conclusively whether or not there is life on Mars.
  • prove conclusively
  • demonstrate conclusively
  • establish conclusively

But this new piece from Devin Archer, I think, conclusively shows that there's a connection between the two.

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Examples

  • I would like you to send that FBI agents and research them, Figure it out, prove it conclusively one way or the other.

  • However, recent research has shown conclusively that whole systems of thought were transplanted to the Americas.

    Academic text (2001)
  • I have market studies that prove conclusively that this is the only opinion worth having.

    Blog text (25)
  • I'm sorry, Mr. Rose... ...but I cannot state conclusively... ...that the cause of death was natural.

  • There is no single diagnostic test that can conclusively detect either condition.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Research has neither consistently nor conclusively demonstrated one approach to be better than any other.

    Academic text (2000)
  • We proved conclusively that Rita never wrote the supposedly incriminating letter.

  • Now, all the tests and examinations that we've done show conclusively that your daughter was in fact nine months pregnant.

  • So, this proves conclusively that the semen samples taken from inside Mrs. Hamilton comes from the defendant.

  • The researchers conclusively demonstrated that their hypothesis was correct.

Synonyms

absolutely
vsconclusively
1.0

Completely and without any doubt

adds the idea of provable final settlement rather than general totality
clearly
vsconclusively
1.0

In a way that leaves no doubt

focuses on proving with evidence and final closure rather than just clarity
surely
vsconclusively
1.0

Without any doubt

emphasizes proven final settlement rather than mere expectation or confidence
evidently
vsconclusively
185 3.5

It is clear from facts or signs

adds final proof and decisive ending beyond being merely obvious
once and for all
vsconclusively
179 3.9

To end a problem completely so it never happens again

focuses on proving truth with evidence rather than merely ending discussion
easily
vsconclusively
174 1.0

Clearly and by a lot

suggests definitive proof and settlement rather than mere ease or margin
for certain
vsconclusively
104 1.3

To be completely sure and have no doubt

puts weight on provable evidence and final resolution rather than mere certainty
decidedly
vsconclusively
56 3.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

emphasizes proving facts and final settlement rather than mere certainty
definitively
vsconclusively
42 4.1

Says or does something in a clear and final way that leaves no doubt

emphasizes proving facts and firm ending rather than only final tone
emphatically
vsconclusively
38 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

focuses on proving facts and ending debate rather than strong delivery
unequivocally
vsconclusively
  • Formal
37 6.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

also stresses provable evidence and final closure beyond mere clarity
categorically
vsconclusively
35 6.5

In a clear, certain way without any doubt

adds the idea of provable final settlement rather than only an unqualified statement
undeniably
vsconclusively
29 4.4

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

places weight on final proof that ends doubt rather than mere clarity
decisively
vsconclusively
29 3.7

In a firm way that ends doubt and settles the matter

centers on proving and final settlement rather than only firm action
unquestionably
vsconclusively
26 3.7

Without any doubt

emphasizes provable final settling rather than general certainty
patently
vsconclusively
25 5.6

Clearly easy to see or understand

focuses on provable final settlement rather than only plain obviousness
demonstrably
vsconclusively
19 5.5

Can be clearly shown to be true by facts or proof

adds final settlement beyond simply being provable by evidence
assuredly
vsconclusively
19 4.7

Without any doubt and with confidence

focuses on provable final settlement rather than only confident belief
unmistakably
vsconclusively
13 4.1

In a very clear way that people cannot mistake

adds the sense of provable final closure beyond mere obviousness
indisputably
vsconclusively
7 5.4

In a way that is clearly true and cannot be doubted

highlights provable final result rather than general agreement
without doubt
vsconclusively
7 2.3

Says that something is certainly true

adds evidential proving and legal finality beyond general admission
resoundingly
vsconclusively
6 6.2

In a very clear and strong way that people easily notice

aims at proving and final settlement rather than making a loud impression
indubitably
vsconclusively
  • Formal
3 8.6

Clearly and without doubt

highlights provable final settlement rather than only absence of doubt
inarguably
vsconclusively
3 6.8

Clearly true and cannot be denied

means proving and finally settling facts rather than only being hard to argue
doubtlessly
vsconclusively
3 4.6

In a way that shows there is no doubt

adds the idea of provable final settlement rather than plain certainty
irrefutably
vsconclusively
2 7.4

In a way that cannot be proved wrong

emphasizes proving facts and final settlement rather than avoiding disproof
incontrovertibly
vsconclusively
  • Formal
1 9.1

In a way that no one can doubt

focuses on proving and finally settling matters rather than mere lack of dispute
unassailably
vsconclusively
1 9.0

Clearly true and cannot be doubted

aims at proving and finally closing an issue rather than only resisting attacks
unarguably
vsconclusively
1 6.1

It is clearly true and cannot be doubted

focuses on definite proof and closure rather than mere lack of dispute
incontestably
vsconclusively
  • Formal
1 7.7

In a way nobody can doubt

stresses final proof and closure rather than absence of challenge
undisputedly
vsconclusively
1 5.8

Clearly and without any doubt

focuses on proving and final settlement rather than mere acceptance
dispositively
vsconclusively
  • Formal
9.9

To decide a legal case so it cannot be changed

focuses on general proof and final truth rather than only legal settlement

Antonyms

30 5.1

In a way that shows hesitation or not being sure

4 3.8

In a way that shows you are not sure and have little confidence

In a way that does not give a clear result

How Conclusive

irrefutably
2 7.4
conclusively
27 3.9
decisively
29 3.7
persuasively
7 3.7
suggestively
  • Offensive
3 7.4
arguably
135 4.4

Surface Forms

conclusively positive

Morphology

conclusively = conclusive (transparent) = conclude + sive + ly

The adverbial form 'conclusively' is transparently derived from the adjective 'conclusive' by adding the suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

The word conclusively comes from the verb conclude, built from parts con- 'together' and clud- 'to close'. So to do something conclusively is to 'close' the matter and leave no doubt.