adj

inconclusive

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adj

Not leading to a clear result or firm conclusion.

"The blood test results were inconclusive, so the doctor ordered a second round."

"Detectives called the investigation inconclusive after the evidence pointed in several directions."

How to Use Inconclusive

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot giving a clear enough answer to settle the matter.

Common pairings

inconclusive evidence inconclusive results remain inconclusive

more inconclusive comparative, most inconclusive superlative

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The blood test results were _____, so the doctor ordered a second round.

From in- ("not") plus conclusive.

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