Accepted
Accepted adjective - Generally approved or compelling recognition.
Conclusively proved and accepted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Conclusively proved" instead an adjective "Accepted".
Conclusively proved
Accepted and conclusively proved are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Accepted" instead an adjective phrase "Conclusively proved".
Both terms in one sentence
- Genetic testing conclusively proved otherwise years before the episode aired; now, it's generally accepted by zoologists that pandas are members of the bear family, even if their unusual bi-colored fur makes them the black (and white) sheep of that family.
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