Wordnet 3.0
ADJECTIVE (1)
1.
not conclusive;
not putting an end to doubt or question;
- Example: "an inconclusive reply"- Example: "inconclusive evidence"- Example: "the inconclusive committee vote"
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Inconclusive \In`con*clu"sive\, a.
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.
[1913 Webster]
Arguments . . . inconclusive and impertinent. --South.
-- In`con*clu"sive*ly, adv. -- In`con*clu"sive*ness, n.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
inconclusive
adj 1: not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question;
"an inconclusive reply"; "inconclusive evidence"; "the
inconclusive committee vote" [ant: conclusive]