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† conˈcludent, a. Obs. [ad. L. conclūdent-em, pr. pple. of conclūdĕre, as prec.: see -ent.] That ‘concludes’ a question or an opponent (see conclude v. 10, 4); conclusive, decisive, convincing.
1571Grindal Let. to Abp. Parker Wks. (1843) 327, I thought, when I read it, that his arguments were never concludent. 1622–62Heylin Cosmogr. iii. (1682) 168 A matter of strong presumption, if not demonstrably concludent. 1726Ayliffe Parerg. 447 Nor is a Proof said to be concludent, unless the Quality..annex'd be also prov'd. |