Where does “conclusive” come from?
Conclusive comes from French conclusif, from Latin conclusivus, derived from the Latin verb concludo, formed from the prefix con- (meaning "together") and cum, an older form of com.
conclusive (English): Pertaining to a conclusion; Providing an end to...
Definitions
- Pertaining to a conclusion; Providing an end to...
Ancestry of “conclusive”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | conclusif | conclusive |
| 2 | Latin | conclusivus | — |
| 3 | Latin | conclūsīvē | — |
| 4 | Latin | conclūdere | — |