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Inconclusive

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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Equivocal 84% connected

(Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtfu…

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Equivocal 84% connected

(Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtfu…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Indeterminate 84% connected

Not determinate; not certain or fixed; indefinite; not precise; as, an indeterminate number of years.

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Indeterminate 84% connected

Not determinate; not certain or fixed; indefinite; not precise; as, an indeterminate number of years.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Nisi 84% connected

Unless; if not.

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Nisi 84% connected

Unless; if not.

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Conclusiveness 66% connected

The quality of being conclusive; decisiveness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Conclusiveness 66% connected

The quality of being conclusive; decisiveness.

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Finality 66% connected

The state of being final, finished, or complete; a final or conclusive arrangement; a settlement.

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Finality 66% connected

The state of being final, finished, or complete; a final or conclusive arrangement; a settlement.

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Indecisive 66% connected

Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer.

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Indecisive 66% connected

Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer.

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Indeterminate 66% connected

Not determinate; not certain or fixed; indefinite; not precise; as, an indeterminate number of years.

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Indeterminate 66% connected

Not determinate; not certain or fixed; indefinite; not precise; as, an indeterminate number of years.

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Near synonym 1

Uncertain 84% connected

Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.

words for uncertainty 55% interchangeable

Evidence does not support a firm conclusion.

Formal equivalent 2

Uncertain 90% connected

Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.

words for uncertainty 62% interchangeable less formal

Curated member of Words for uncertainty.

Uncertain 88% connected

Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.

evidence 56% interchangeable less formal softer

Inconclusive describes evidence that does not support a firm conclusion.

The result is uncertain. / The evidence is inconclusive.

Academic alternative 1

Indicate 82% connected

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

cautious academic claims 55% interchangeable

Does not support a firm conclusion.

Antonym 2

Conclusive 94% connected

Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.

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Conclusive 94% connected

Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.

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