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The power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty
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persuasiveness
Word definitions for persuasiveness in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Persuasive \Per*sua"sive\, n. That which persuades; an inducement; an incitement; an exhortation. -- Per*sua"sive*ly , adv. -- Per*sua"sive*ness , n.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty; "the strength of his argument settled the matter" [syn: strength ] [ant: unpersuasiveness ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The capability of a person or argument to convince or persuade someone to accept a desired way of thinking.
Usage examples of persuasiveness.
I gathered that while my former master thought it a good joke to have your curse related to his own magic talent, which is persuasiveness, the spell was none of his making nor had he the power to remove or alter it in any way.
Within a few months followed George Fox, uttering his deep convictions in a voice of singular persuasiveness and power, that reached the hearts of both high and low.
In speaking to her he exercised all his persuasiveness, all the suggestion of power and authority that he could force into his voice and expression.
Instead of voting in any coherent pattern, they would shift their individual allegiances according to the persuasiveness of cases made on individual issues.
Coucy, known for his tact and persuasiveness, was sent with the Duke of Burgundy and the Chancellor to the Porte St.
The idea that Norman might find out the address of her room on Trenton Street as the result of some cops' jungle telegraph had a sort of persuasiveness to it, but this was not the main reason he kept quiet.
Intermixed with these, again, are sublime ideas of the Supreme Being, aphorisms and precepts of the purest morality and benevolence, sanctioned by a life of humility, innocence and simplicity of manners, neglect of riches, absence of worldly ambition and honors, with an eloquence and persuasiveness which have not been surpassed.
Gagat had to bring into play his utmost persuasiveness and authority to hold his warriors back from taking instantly to their heels.