Definition

In a way that does not lead to a clear or definite conclusion.

Example

The results of the experiment were inconclusively presented, leaving everyone uncertain about the findings.

Conversation

Did you hear how the meeting ended yesterday?

Yeah, it seemed to wrap up pretty inconclusively.

I was hoping for a clearer decision, but it just didn’t happen.

Right? It left everyone feeling a bit confused.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inconclusively → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "conclusus" (from Latin "concludere", meaning to close or conclude) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "inconclusively" means in a manner that does not lead to a conclusion or resolution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') leading to a 'closure' ('conclusus') — that's why inconclusively means not leading to a conclusion.

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