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nonconclusive

nonconclusive

6.5
Not giving a clear answer or result
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒn.kənˈkluː.sɪv/
translation icon : inconcluso
  • Because the data was nonconclusive, the researchers could not publish their findings yet.

Examples

  • The test results were nonconclusive, so the doctor ordered additional examinations.

  • The results were nonconclusive.

  • The committee's investigation ended with a nonconclusive report, leaving many questions unanswered.

  • Her findings were nonconclusive.

  • The results of the survey were nonconclusive, leaving us uncertain about the best course of action.

  • Despite hours of discussion, their arguments remained nonconclusive and failed to persuade anyone.

  • The evidence presented in the trial was deemed nonconclusive, resulting in the judge's decision to postpone the verdict.

Synonyms

inconclusive
vsnonconclusive
55 6.5

Gives no clear decision or result

has identical meaning but uses a different prefix form

Antonyms

conclusive
65 4.8

A result or proof that clearly shows something is true and leaves no doubt

How Conclusive

definitive
79 5.6
conclusive
65 4.8
nonconclusive
6.5
suggestive
18 5.2
speculative
26 6.7

Surface Forms

nonconclusive positive

Morphology

nonconclusive = conclusive (transparent) = non + conclude + ive

Adding the negative prefix 'non-' to the adjective 'conclusive' yields the straightforward negated meaning 'not conclusive'.

Etymology

The word nonconclusive starts with non- meaning 'not', and the rest is like conclude and conclusion, which mean 'to finish' or 'an end'. So nonconclusive means 'not leading to a clear ending', which is why we use it for tests or reports that leave questions open.