Meaning & Definition of word "Inconclusive"

Inconclusive

/ˌɪn.kənˈkluː.sɪv/

1. Not leading to a decisive result or conclusion.
- Example: The evidence presented during the trial was inconclusive, leaving the jury uncertain about the verdict.
2. Lacking a clear outcome or finality.
- Example: The data from the experiment was inconclusive, prompting the researchers to conduct further tests.
3. Not resulting in a definitive answer.
- Example: The discussions between the two parties ended inconclusively, with no agreement reached.
4. Failing to provide a definite answer or result.
- Example: Her response was inconclusive, making it difficult for us to understand her true feelings.

From Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'conclusus', the past participle of 'concludere', meaning 'to close, conclude'.

inconclusive evidence:

Evidence that does not provide a clear answer or conclusion.

inconclusive results:

Results that do not lead to a firm conclusion.

inconclusive debate:

A debate where no definitive conclusion is reached.

conclusive:

Leading to a definite result or conclusion.

conclusion:

The final decision or judgment reached after consideration.

Meaning: Up in the air

Example Sentence: The project is still up in the air, we haven't reached any conclusions.

Meaning: No clear winner

Example Sentence: The election was a no clear winner; it was totally inconclusive.