inconclusivas

Inconclusivas is the feminine plural form of the Spanish adjective inconclusiva, used to describe findings, statements, or conclusions that do not reach a definitive resolution. It is formed from the prefix in- (not) and conclusiva (conclusive), and it is commonly contrasted with its masculine counterpart inconclusivo and with terms meaning conclusive.

In everyday usage, inconclusivas refer to things that fail to settle a question or hypothesis. In law, for example, pruebas inconclusivas describe evidence that does not prove guilt or innocence beyond reasonable doubt. In medicine and science, resultados inconclusivos or datos inconclusivos indicate tests or experiments that do not provide a clear diagnostic or theoretical conclusion. In journalism and analysis, statements or analyses may be described as inconclusivas when they remain ambiguous or require further information.

The term signals a state of uncertainty rather than a negation of significance. While inconclusivas do not provide final answers, they can be valuable by highlighting gaps in data, guiding additional investigation, and informing decisions about study design, resource allocation, or policy. They often lead to follow-up actions such as repeat testing, alternative methodologies, or broader research to achieve a more robust conclusion.

See also: inconclusivo, inconclusión, inconclusividad, and conclusive. In English-language contexts, the corresponding phrases are inconclusive results or inconclusive evidence.