Definitions for: Inconclusive


[adj] not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; "an inconclusive reply"; "inconclusive evidence"; "the inconclusive committee vote"
[adj] leading to no final results or outcome; "an inconclusive experiment"



Webster (1913) Definition: In`con*clu"sive, a.
Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or
settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as,
evidence is inconclusive when it does not exhibit the truth
of a disputed case in such a manner as to satisfy the mind,
and put an end to debate or doubt.

Arguments . . . inconclusive and impertinent. --South.
-- In`con*clu"sive*ly, adv. -- In`con*clu"sive*ness, n.

Synonyms: equivocal, indeterminate, nisi

Antonyms: conclusive

See Also: indecisive, undetermined

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