inconclusive
Americanadjective
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not conclusive; not resolving fully all doubts or questions.
inconclusive evidence.
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without final results or outcome.
inconclusive experiments.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inconclusively adverb
- inconclusiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of inconclusive
First recorded in 1680–90; in- 3 + conclusive
Example Sentences
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On Monday, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department addressed reports that there may be video of the suspect at Guthrie’s door on a day prior to her abduction, saying it was inconclusive.
From Los Angeles Times
The cause of two teenage deaths at a holiday park is yet to be established after initial tests returned inconclusive results, Humberside Police has said.
From BBC
Gold prices climbed back above $5,000, as inconclusive U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and concerns over potential military escalation boost the metal’s appeal.
The finale of “It Was Just an Accident” is disturbingly inconclusive.
From Los Angeles Times
Her husband was by her side throughout the inconclusive examinations.
From BBC
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