inconclusively
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- adverb
- /ˌɪn.kənˈkluː.sɪv.li/
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inconclusivamente
- Despite their efforts, the meeting ended inconclusively, with no clear outcome established.
- ended inconclusively
Examples
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The question has been raised periodically, if only inconclusively.
Academic text (2015) -
The discussion ended inconclusively.
Blog text (26) -
Fourth Turning wars do not end inconclusively.
Blog text (5) -
The week ended inconclusively and on yet another front things were inconclusive on the Eastern front against Russia.
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Although these attempts ended inconclusively, Turkey's perception of peace was positive, and it was interested in maintaining the momentum of the peace process.
Academic text (2000) -
As U.S. military operations in Afghanistan drag on inconclusively, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the Taliban insurgency is gaining ground.
Academic text (2012) -
The war ended inconclusively in January when Israel declared a unilateral cease-fire amid concerns about mounting civilian casualties.
Academic text (2011) -
And finally, since the armistice negotiations ended inconclusively, how did the lack of resolution on crucial issues lead to a protracted state of belligerency between the two countries?
Academic text (2016) -
The 1980 hunger strike ended inconclusively, but a fresh strike began in the new year, providing the opportunity for Sinn Féin to begin to become involved in electoral politics.
Academic text (2000) -
The debate continued inconclusively, leaving everyone unsure about the final decision.
Antonyms
How Conclusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
inconclusively = inconclusive (semi-transparent) = in + conclus + ive + ly
Adding '-ly' to the adjective 'inconclusive' straightforwardly forms an adverb meaning 'in an inconclusive way'.
Etymology
The word inconclusively combines in- ('not') with conclude ('to close' or 'finish'), and conclude is like the everyday word 'close'. So, to do something inconclusively is to do it without a clear end or decision.