conclusively
adv.in a way that ends a discussion or proves something is definitely true. You use this when you want to say there is no more doubt about a fact.
adv.in a manner that settles an issue or proves a point beyond any doubt. Often used to describe evidence or arguments that leave no room for further debate.
“The new evidence conclusively proves his innocence.”
“The researchers conducted a double-blind study to ensure their results were conclusive and not influenced by bias.”
“While the initial data suggested a correlation, the subsequent meta-analysis provided conclusively that the two variables were independent of one another.”
“While it’s not yet possible to conclusively answer Drake’s second question, a study published in Nature in 2012 suggested a minimum of 100bn planets in our galaxy alone.”
“Scientists have conclusively identified a source in the Milky Way that can accelerate protons to some of the highest energies known in our galaxy.”