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adjective
1.
able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
noun
2.
something that persuades; inducement.
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| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Related forms
per·sua·sive·ly, adverb
per·sua·sive·ness, noun
non·per·sua·sive, adjective
non·per·sua·sive·ly, adverb
non·per·sua·sive·ness, noun
EXPANDpre·per·sua·sive, adjective
un·per·sua·sive, adjective
un·per·sua·sive·ly, adverb
un·per·sua·sive·ness, noun
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. convincing, compelling, forceful.
1. convincing, compelling, forceful.
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Example Sentences
- Scientists are uncovering ways of making messages more persuasive.
- But woe to the leader whose posturing is not persuasive.
- His persuasive passion spurs him now to cross this gap by converting everybody to his way of seeing things.
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Word Origin & History
persuasive
1580s, from M.L. persuasivus, from L. persuas-, pp. stem of persuadere (see persuasion).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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