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persuasive

adjective/pɨɾswaˈzivɐ/medium

per·sua·si·va

Definition

Having the ability to persuade, to convince someone through effective arguments or discourse.
His closing argument was highly persuasive and swayed the jury.
She is a persuasive speaker who can win over any crowd.
Common collocations
persuasive argumentpersuasive speechpersuasive techniquepersuasive writing

Etymology

Do latim 'persuasivus', de 'persuadere' (convencer).

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