C1 adjective フォーマル

conclusive

/kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Providing a final or ultimate answer that settles a dispute or uncertainty. It describes evidence, arguments, or results that are so strong they leave no room for further doubt or questioning.

例文

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1

The DNA results provided conclusive evidence of the suspect's presence at the scene.

The DNA results provided conclusive evidence of the suspect's presence at the scene.

2

The committee reached a conclusive decision regarding the proposed budget cuts.

The committee reached a conclusive decision regarding the proposed budget cuts.

3

It's not conclusive yet, but I think we’re going to have to cancel the picnic because of the rain.

It's not conclusive yet, but I think we’re going to have to cancel the picnic because of the rain.

語族

名詞
conclusion
Verb
conclude
副詞
conclusively
形容詞
conclusive
関連
conclusiveness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Conclusion'. If evidence is 'conclusive', it allows you to jump straight to the 'conclusion' because it is 100% clear.

クイックテスト

The investigation was closed because the investigators found ___ proof of the suspect's innocence.

正解!

正解は: conclusive

例文

1

The DNA results provided conclusive evidence of the suspect's presence at the scene.

everyday

The DNA results provided conclusive evidence of the suspect's presence at the scene.

2

The committee reached a conclusive decision regarding the proposed budget cuts.

formal

The committee reached a conclusive decision regarding the proposed budget cuts.

3

It's not conclusive yet, but I think we’re going to have to cancel the picnic because of the rain.

informal

It's not conclusive yet, but I think we’re going to have to cancel the picnic because of the rain.

4

While the initial findings are promising, the study lacks the conclusive data necessary to prove the hypothesis.

academic

While the initial findings are promising, the study lacks the conclusive data necessary to prove the hypothesis.

5

The market analysis gave us a conclusive indication that we should expand into the European sector.

business

The market analysis gave us a conclusive indication that we should expand into the European sector.

語族

名詞
conclusion
Verb
conclude
副詞
conclusively
形容詞
conclusive
関連
conclusiveness

よく使う組み合わせ

conclusive evidence conclusive evidence
conclusive proof conclusive proof
conclusive results conclusive results
conclusive findings conclusive findings
highly conclusive highly conclusive

よく使うフレーズ

far from conclusive

far from conclusive

reach a conclusive result

reach a conclusive result

conclusive proof of concept

conclusive proof of concept

よく混同される語

conclusive vs concluding

Concluding refers to the final part of something (e.g., concluding remarks), while conclusive refers to something that settles a matter or proves a point (e.g., conclusive evidence).

conclusive vs decisive

Decisive often refers to a person's ability to make quick decisions or a specific event that settles a battle, whereas conclusive is almost always used for data, evidence, or logic.

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使い方のコツ

Conclusive is most frequently paired with nouns like 'evidence', 'proof', or 'test'. It is often used in the negative form 'inconclusive' to indicate that research or investigations did not yield a clear answer.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'concluded' as an adjective when they mean 'conclusive'. For example, saying 'the concluded evidence' instead of 'the conclusive evidence'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Conclusion'. If evidence is 'conclusive', it allows you to jump straight to the 'conclusion' because it is 100% clear.

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語源

From the Latin 'conclusivus', from the verb 'concludere', meaning 'to shut up, enclose, or end'.

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., conclusive proof). Used as a predicative adjective after 'to be' (e.g., the results were conclusive).
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文化的な背景

This word is vital in the legal and scientific cultures of English-speaking countries, where the 'burden of proof' requires conclusive findings to change laws or validate theories.

クイックテスト

The investigation was closed because the investigators found ___ proof of the suspect's innocence.

正解!

正解は: conclusive

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A1

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

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