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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPersuasivo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: peɾswaˈsivo
"Su argumento fue muy persuasivo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having the ability to convince someone to do or believe something.
"The speaker delivered a persuasive argument that swayed the audience's opinion." - 2
Capable of influencing the thoughts or actions of others.
"Her persuasive skills in negotiation helped secure the deal."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'persuasive' originates from the Latin 'persuasivus', which means 'having the power to persuade'. It evolved through Middle French 'persuasif' before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining its meaning related to convincing or influencing others.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Persuasive" is said worldwide
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Persuasif
Transliteration: pɛʁsɥazif
"Son discours était très persuasif."
Überzeugend
Transliteration: ˈyːbɐˌtsɔʏɡn̩t
"Seine Argumente waren sehr überzeugend."
Persuasivo
Transliteration: perzuaˈzivo
"Il suo discorso era molto persuasivo."
Persuasivo
Transliteration: peɾswaˈsivo
"Su argumento fue muy persuasivo."
Persuasivo
Transliteration: peʁzuˈzivu
"O discurso dele foi muito persuasivo."
प्रभावशाली
Transliteration: prabhāvaśālī
"उसका तर्क बहुत प्रभावशाली था।"
有说服力的
Transliteration: yǒu shuōfú lì de
"他的论点非常有说服力。"
설득력 있는
Transliteration: seoldeungnyeok itneun
"그의 주장은 매우 설득력 있었다."
説得力のある
Transliteration: settokuryoku no aru
"彼の主張は非常に説得力があった。"
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