inconclusive
adjective
in·con·clu·sive
ˌin-kən-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
: leading to no conclusion or definite result
inconclusive evidence
an inconclusive argument
inconclusively
adverb
inconclusiveness
noun
Examples of inconclusive in a Sentence
The results of the test were inconclusive.
The first two rounds of the boxing match were inconclusive.
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
But the research is inconclusive, with rounding down also a possibility.
—Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
People swear by the health benefits of cold-water immersion—polar plunges, cold showers, and ice baths—but a new study found that the science is inconclusive.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Medical researchers caution that CBD’s efficacy for conditions like insomnia remains inconclusive, though its safety profile for adults is generally accepted.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconclusive. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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inconclusive
adjective
in·con·clu·sive
ˌin-kən-ˈklü-siv
-ziv
: not leading to a definite conclusion or result
inconclusive evidence
inconclusively
adverb
inconclusiveness
noun
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