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persuasive

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Adjective — Able to convince people; making a strong, convincing case.

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a persuasive argument highly persuasive persuasive evidence

Etymology

From Latin persuadere ("to persuade") plus the adjective ending -ive.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “persuasive” mean?

The word “persuasive” means able to convince people; making a strong, convincing case. In plain terms, good at convincing people — describes an argument, speaker, or piece of writing.

How do you pronounce “persuasive”?

“Persuasive” is pronounced puh-SWAY-sihv (/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “persuasive” in a sentence?

Here is “persuasive” used in a sentence: “She gave a persuasive argument for why the deadline should be extended.”

What part of speech is “persuasive”?

“Persuasive” is an adjective.

Where does the word “persuasive” come from?

The word “persuasive” comes from Latin. From Latin persuadere ("to persuade") plus the adjective ending -ive.

Is “persuasive” a common word?

“Persuasive” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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