conclusive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
    • conclusive proof
    • the evidence is conclusive

WordNet

Con*clu"sive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. conclusif.
Definitions
  1. Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.
    Secret reasons . . . equally conclusive for us as they were for them. Rogers.
    Syn. -- Final; ultimate; unanswerable. See Final.

Webster 1913