PERSUASIVE

persuasive

(adjective) intended or having the power to induce action or belief; “persuasive eloquence”; “a most persuasive speaker”; “a persuasive argument”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

persuasive (comparative more persuasive, superlative most persuasive)

able to persuade; convincing

Noun

persuasive (plural persuasives)

That which persuades; incitement.

Source: Wiktionary


Per*sua"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. persuasif.]

Definition: Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; as, persuasive eloquence. "Persuasive words." Milton.

Per*sua"sive, n.

Definition: That which persuades; an inducement; an incitement; an exhortation.

– Per*sua"sive*ly, adv.

– Per*sua"sive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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