CONCLUSIVELY

conclusively, once and for all

(adverb) in a conclusive way; “we settled the problem conclusively”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

conclusively (comparative more conclusively, superlative most conclusively)

In a conclusive manner; with finality.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*clu"sive*ly, adv.

Definition: In the way of conclusion; decisively; positively. Burke.

CONCLUSIVE

Con*clu"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. conclusif.]

Definition: Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision. Secret reasons . . . equally conclusive for us as they were for them. Rogers. Conclusive evidence (Law), that of which, from its nature, the law allows no contradiction or explanation.

– Conclusive presumption (Law), an inference which the law makes so peremptorily that it will not allow it to be overthrown by any contrary proof, however strong.

Syn.

– Final; ultimate; unanswerable. See Final.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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