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ink-uh-n-KLOOS-iv/ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

Inconclusive means not leading to a clear decision or result: inconclusive evidence, inconclusive talks. Decisive sits opposite; thin night data still belong in the n.

Meaning

Not leading to a clear decision or result.

Examples

• “Inconclusive night data still belong in the n; do not average them away.”
• “Indecisive is of people. Tentative is milder. A night is a slice. An average can hide it. Show the slice; then average if the test allows it.”

Good to know

Not producing a clear result. Opposite: conclusive. Averaging away nights ≠ analysis.

Near in meaning

indecisive

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