Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Conclusive'

English Word: conclusive

Key Russian Translations:

• убедительный [ʊbʲɪˈdʲitʲɪlʲnɨj] - [Formal, Often used in arguments or evidence]
• заключительный [zəklʲʊˈtʃʲitʲɪlʲnɨj] - [Formal, Often used for final or concluding remarks]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

убедительный: [ʊbʲɪˈdʲitʲɪlʲnɨj]

Note on убедительный: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'у' is pronounced as a short 'oo' sound.

заключительный: [zəklʲʊˈtʃʲitʲɪlʲnɨj]

Note on заключительный: Stress on the fourth syllable. The soft 'ч' sound is a distinct feature in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Serving to prove a point or settle a matter (Convincing)

Translation(s) & Context:

• убедительный - Used in contexts of arguments, evidence, or persuasion (e.g., a conclusive argument).

Usage Examples:

• Его аргумент был настолько убедительным, что никто не возразил.

  His argument was so conclusive that no one objected.

• Судья принял убедительное доказательство как основу для решения.

  The judge accepted the conclusive evidence as the basis for the decision.

• Она говорила с убедительной уверенностью.

  She spoke with conclusive confidence.

2. Final or ending something (Concluding)

Translation(s) & Context:

• заключительный - Used for final remarks, stages, or events (e.g., a conclusive statement).

Usage Examples:

• Заключительный этап соревнования был самым напряжённым.

  The conclusive stage of the competition was the most intense.

• Её заключительное слово тронуло всех присутствующих.

  Her conclusive statement moved everyone present.

• Заключительный аккорд концерта был великолепен.

  The conclusive chord of the concert was magnificent.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

убедительный (Adjective): Follows regular adjective declension in Russian based on gender, number, and case.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	убедительный	убедительная	убедительное	убедительные
Genitive	убедительного	убедительной	убедительного	убедительных

заключительный (Adjective): Also follows regular adjective declension similar to above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for убедительный:

• доказательный
• веский

Note: "доказательный" emphasizes evidential strength, while "веский" implies weight or importance.

Synonyms for заключительный:

• финальный
• последний

Antonyms for убедительный:

• неубедительный

Antonyms for заключительный:

• начальный

Related Phrases:

• убедительный довод - A conclusive argument (used in debates or discussions).
• заключительный этап - The conclusive stage (often used in events or processes).
• заключительное слово - Conclusive statement (common in speeches or courtrooms).

Usage Notes:

• While "убедительный" focuses on the persuasive or evidential nature of something, "заключительный" strictly refers to something that concludes or ends a process. Choosing between them depends on whether you mean "convincing" or "final."
• Both terms are formal and are rarely used in casual conversation. They are more common in written texts, speeches, or legal contexts.
• Pay attention to adjective agreement with the noun in terms of gender, number, and case in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

• Mixing up meanings: English speakers often confuse "убедительный" with "заключительный." For example, saying "заключительный аргумент" when meaning a "convincing argument" is incorrect. It should be "убедительный аргумент." The former would imply a "final argument" rather than a persuasive one.
• Incorrect adjective endings: Failing to match the adjective ending to the noun's gender or case, e.g., using "убедительный" (masculine) with a feminine noun like "доказательство" (should be "убедительное доказательство").

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the use of "убедительный" often carries a sense of intellectual weight, especially in academic or legal settings. Being "убедительный" in a discussion is highly valued as it reflects clarity and persuasiveness, traits admired in formal discourse.

Related Concepts:

• доказательство (proof)
• аргумент (argument)
• финал (finale)