conclusive

The definition of conclusive is something that puts an end to arguments or that definitively proves something or ends dispute.

(adjective)

If there is debate over life on other planets and an alien shows up and tells everyone on earth that there is life on other planets, this visit is an example of conclusive evidence of life on other planets.

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See conclusive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that settles a question; final; decisive

Origin: LL conclusivus < pp. of L concludere, conclude

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See conclusive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Serving to put an end to doubt, question, or uncertainty; decisive. See Synonyms at decisive.

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  • con·cluˈsive·ly adverb
  • con·cluˈsive·ness noun

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