Definitions
- Describing an action that has been finished or completed. - Referring to a verb form that indicates the completion of an action. - Talking about a state of being that has reached its conclusion or end point.
- Referring to evidence or arguments that are decisive and convincing. - Describing a final or definitive result or outcome. - Talking about a judgment or decision that settles a matter conclusively.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of completion or finality.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a verb form.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a judgment or decision.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Completive is less common and more technical than conclusive.
- 2Meaning: Completive emphasizes the completion of an action or state, while conclusive emphasizes decisiveness and finality.
- 3Context: Completive is often used in linguistic or grammatical contexts, while conclusive is used in legal, scientific, or argumentative contexts.
- 4Connotation: Completive has a neutral connotation, while conclusive has a positive connotation, implying a successful resolution or outcome.
Remember this!
Completive and conclusive are synonyms that describe a state of completion or finality. However, completive emphasizes the completion of an action or state, while conclusive emphasizes decisiveness and finality. Completive is less common and more technical, often used in linguistic or grammatical contexts, while conclusive is used in legal, scientific, or argumentative contexts. Conclusive has a positive connotation, implying a successful resolution or outcome.
