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Convincingness: meaning, definitions and examples

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convincingness

[ kənˈvɪnsɪŋnəs ]

Noun

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in persuasion

The quality of being convincing or persuasive, the ability to make others believe or agree with your point of view.

Synonyms

compellingness, credibility, persuasiveness.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
convincingness	Suitable for instances where you want to highlight the ability to make people believe something through persuasion or logical reasoning. The convincingness of his presentation was apparent, as many attendees immediately supported the proposal.
persuasiveness	Ideal for emphasizing the ability to persuade someone to do or believe something, focusing on the effectiveness of the communication. Her persuasiveness made it hard for anyone to refuse her requests.
compellingness	Best used to describe something that is forcefully interesting or irresistible, often in a more emotional or dramatic sense. The compellingness of the movie kept everyone glued to their seats.
credibility	Appropriate for talking about the quality of being trusted and believed in, often tied to reputation or reliability. The credibility of the source was questioned due to its lack of citations.

Examples of usage

He was known for the convincingness of his arguments.
The convincingness of her presentation led to a successful outcome.
The convincingness of the evidence left no room for doubt.

Translations

Translations of the word "convincingness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convincência

🇮🇳 प्रभावशीलता

🇩🇪 Überzeugungskraft

🇮🇩 kekuatan meyakinkan

🇺🇦 переконливість

🇵🇱 przekonywalność

🇯🇵 説得力（せっとくりょく）

🇫🇷 conviction

🇪🇸 convicción

🇹🇷 ikna edicilik

🇰🇷 설득력

🇸🇦 إقناع

🇨🇿 přesvědčivost

🇸🇰 presvedčivosť

🇨🇳 说服力

🇸🇮 prepričljivost

🇮🇸 sannfæringarkraftur

🇰🇿 сендіру

🇬🇪 დასაბუთებულობა

🇦🇿 inandırıcılıq

🇲🇽 convicción

Etymology

The word 'convincingness' is a relatively modern term that has emerged in the English language to describe the quality of being convincing or persuasive. It is derived from the verb 'convince,' which has its roots in Latin and Old French. Over time, 'convincingness' has become commonly used in discussions about persuasion, argumentation, and the ability to make others believe or agree with a particular viewpoint. The concept of convincingness plays a significant role in various fields, such as marketing, politics, and interpersonal communication.