Meaning & use
Conclusively
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In a way that settles a question decisively, leaving no room for doubt.
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The DNA evidence proved conclusively that he was innocent.
Researchers have not yet shown conclusively that the drug is effective.
A note on using this word
Common in legal and scientific writing, where the strength of evidence often hinges on whether it is "conclusive."
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