conclusively

English

Etymology

From conclusive +‎ -ly.

Adverb

conclusively (comparative more conclusively, superlative most conclusively)

1. In a conclusive manner; with finality.

   Once the final experiment had been performed, the theory was conclusively proved.

   • 1829, Samuel Sheldon Fitch, A System of Dental Surgery, page 14:

     I need not extend the subject any farther; enough has been said , and much more might be, if necessary, to prove clearly and conclusively that the odontotechny of the Greeks and Romans was advanced to a considerable degree of perfection: […]

   • 1928, H. R. Hall, The Civilization of Greece in the Bronze Age:

     […] which conclusively prove the enormous superiority of the Sumerian over the Egyptian weaponsmithy.

Derived terms

• conclusively presumed

Translations

in a conclusive manner

• Catalan: conclusivament (ca)
• Dutch: afdoend (nl), beslissend (nl), doorslaggevend (nl)
• Finnish: pitävästi (fi), lopullisesti (fi)
• Portuguese: conclusivamente
• Spanish: conclusivamente