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persuasive

adjective

intended or having the power to induce action or belief

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. intended or having the power to induce action or belief

    “persuasive eloquence”

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Example Sentences

persuasive eloquence
a most persuasive speaker
a persuasive argument

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