INCONCLUSIVE

inconclusive

(adjective) not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; “an inconclusive reply”; “inconclusive evidence”; “the inconclusive committee vote”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

inconclusive (comparative more inconclusive, superlative most inconclusive)

Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.

Source: Wiktionary

In`con*clu"sive, a.

Definition: 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. Arguments . . . inconclusive and impertinent. South.

– In`con*clu"sive*ly, adv.

– In`con*clu"sive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition