inconclusively
Definition
Adverb 1. In a manner that does not lead to a definite result, decision, or end: The action or process finishes without a clear conclusion, resolution, or final agreement being reached.
Usage
The adverb "inconclusively" is used to describe how an action, event, or discussion ends. It emphasizes the lack of a final, decisive, or certain outcome. It is typically placed after the verb it modifies.
Examples
- The investigation ended inconclusively, leaving many questions unanswered.
- They debated the issue for hours but argued inconclusively.
- The experiment concluded inconclusively, so the scientists decided to run more tests.
- The first round of peace talks finished inconclusively.
Advanced Usage
- "to end inconclusively": This is the most common collocation, describing meetings, discussions, trials, games, or research that finish without a clear winner, verdict, or result.
- "to argue/discuss/debate inconclusively": Describes a prolonged exchange of views that fails to produce a definitive agreement or conclusion.
Variants and Related Words
- Inconclusive (adjective): Not leading to a definite conclusion or result.
- Conclusively (adverb): In a decisive way that settles an issue.
Synonyms
- Indefinitely
- Inconclusively (has no perfect synonym, but these convey related ideas of uncertainty): Ambiguously, indeterminately, unresolvedly.
Antonyms
- Conclusively
- Decisively
- Definitely
- Finally
Adverb
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not conclusively
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the meeting ended inconclusively
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