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persuasive

[ per-swey-siv, -ziv ]
/ pərˈsweɪ sɪv, -zɪv /
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adjective

able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.

noun

something that persuades; inducement.

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Origin of persuasive

First recorded in 1580–90, persuasive is from the Medieval Latin word persuāsīvus.See persuasible, -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM persuasive

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Words related to persuasive

credible, alluring, inspiring, energetic, powerful, forceful, eloquent, convincing, logical, plausible, cogent, valid, compelling, potent, impressive, conclusive, effectual, efficacious, efficient, forcible

Example sentences from the Web for persuasive

British Dictionary definitions for persuasive

persuasive
/ (pəˈsweɪsɪv) /

adjective

having the power or ability to persuade; tending to persuadea persuasive salesman

Derived forms of persuasive

persuasively, adverbpersuasiveness, noun
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