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Webster 1913 Edition


Inconclusive

Inˊcon-clu′sive

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Adj.
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
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Inˊcon-clu′sive-ly
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adv.
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Inˊcon-clu′sive-ness
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Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Inconclusive

INCONCLU'SIVE

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Adj.
[in and conclusive.] Not producing a conclusion; not closing, concluding or settling a point in debate or a doubtful question. An argument or 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.