inconclusive

CEFRB2

/ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not producing a clear decision or result.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.

Examples

  • The result of the experiment was inconclusive.

  • The results are inconclusive.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˌɪŋkəŋˈkluːsɪv]
  • [ˌɪŋkəŋˈklusɪv]

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From in- + conclusive.