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Definition of persuasive - 2 dictionary results

per⋅sua⋅sive

  [per-swey-siv, -ziv]
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–adjective
1. able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
–noun
2. something that persuades; inducement.
Origin:
1580–90; ML persuāsīvus. See persuasible, -ive

Related forms:
per⋅sua⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
per⋅sua⋅sive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. convincing, compelling, forceful.
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per·sua·sive   (pər-swā'sĭv, -zĭv)   
adj.  Tending or having the power to persuade: a persuasive argument.
per·sua'sive·ly adv., per·sua'sive·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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