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inconclusive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/ · UK /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive means: Not giving enough information to reach a clear answer or decision.

adjective

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Not giving enough information to reach a clear answer or decision.

  • The test results were inconclusive.
  • An investigation produced only inconclusive evidence.
  • Their discussion remained inconclusive, so no decision was made.

Similar words: indecisive

Opposites: conclusive

Common phrases: inconclusive results, inconclusive evidence, prove inconclusive

Questions about inconclusive

What does inconclusive mean?

Not giving enough information to reach a clear answer or decision.

What is inconclusive in other languages?

Türkçe: kesin sonuç vermeyen · Español: no concluyente · Français: non concluant · Deutsch: nicht schlüssig · Italiano: non conclusivo · 日本語: 決め手に欠ける

How do you pronounce inconclusive?

In American English /ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/; in British English /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/.

How do you use inconclusive in a sentence?

The test results were inconclusive. An investigation produced only inconclusive evidence.

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