[more conclusive; most conclusive] : showing that something is certainly true
▪ conclusive evidence/proof — opposite inconclusive
▪ conclusive evidence/proof — opposite inconclusive
— con·clu·sive·ly adverb
▪ They proved conclusively that they can compete with the best teams.
▪ They proved conclusively that they can compete with the best teams.
— con·clu·sive·ness noun [noncount]







