Definition

Adverb 1. In a conclusive way; in a manner that settles an issue or argument definitively and with finality. It indicates that something is done or proven beyond doubt, leaving no room for further question or debate.

Usage

The adverb "conclusively" is used to modify a verb, describing that the action was performed in a definitive, final, and decisive manner. It is often used in formal, academic, legal, and scientific contexts to describe proof, evidence, arguments, or settlements.

Examples

• The DNA evidence conclusively proved his innocence.
• The experiment conclusively demonstrated the theory's validity.
• The investigation has not yet conclusively identified the cause of the accident.
• The judge ruled conclusively on the matter, ending the long legal dispute.

Advanced Usage

• "To prove conclusively": To provide proof that is irrefutable and ends all doubt.
  • The video footage proved conclusively that the suspect was at the scene.
• "To demonstrate conclusively": To show or establish something beyond any reasonable argument.
  • The data demonstrates conclusively a link between the two variables.
• "To settle conclusively": To resolve an issue finally and authoritatively.
  • The treaty settled the border dispute conclusively.

Variants and Related Words

• Conclusive (Adjective): Serving to settle or decide a question; final and decisive.
  • They presented conclusive evidence.
• Inconclusively (Adverb): In a manner that does not lead to a definite conclusion or settlement.
  • The debate ended inconclusively.

Synonyms

• Definitively: In a way that is final and not able to be changed or argued about.
• Decisively: In a manner that settles an issue quickly and effectively.
• Irrefutably: In a way that cannot be proved wrong or denied.
• Finally: In a way that decisively ends or settles something.

Antonyms

• Inconclusively
• Tentatively: In a way that is not certain or fixed; provisionally.
• Indefinitely: For an unlimited or unspecified period of time; not conclusively.

Related Phrases

• Beyond a reasonable doubt: (A legal standard) To a degree that leaves no reasonable uncertainty; conclusively.
  • The prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Put the matter to rest: To settle an issue conclusively.
  • The new study should put the matter to rest.

Adverb

1. in a conclusive way
   • we settled the problem conclusively