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inconclusive (adj.)

1660s, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + conclusive. Related: Inconclusively. Inconclusion is "rare," perhaps because it could mean either "reaching no conclusion" or "reaching an unwarranted conclusion." Related: Inconclusiveness.

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Definitions of inconclusive from WordNet

inconclusive (adj.)
not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question;
the inconclusive committee vote
inconclusive evidence
an inconclusive reply
From wordnet.princeton.edu