conclusively-held
|con-clu-sive-ly-held|
/kənˈkluːsɪvli hɛld/
firmly believed
Etymology
'conclusively-held' originates from the English word 'conclusive,' which comes from the Latin word 'conclusivus,' meaning 'to close or finish.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'held' is the past participle of 'hold,' which comes from the Old English 'healdan,' meaning 'to grasp or keep.'
'conclusively' evolved from the Latin 'conclusivus' through Middle English, while 'held' evolved from the Old English 'healdan.'
Initially, 'conclusive' meant 'to close or finish,' but over time it evolved to mean 'decisive or final.' 'Held' has maintained its meaning of 'grasp or keep.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
firmly believed or accepted as true without doubt.
The theory was conclusively-held by the scientific community.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 02:14