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Convincing

/kənˈvɪn.sɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

    "The speaker delivered a convincing argument that swayed the audience."
  2. 2

    Having a strong persuasive effect.

    "Her performance was so convincing that it left the audience in tears."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'convincing' originates from the Latin 'convincere', meaning 'to overcome, conquer', which evolved through Middle English. The meaning has shifted to denote something that is persuasive or capable of causing belief.

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