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Persuasiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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persuasiveness

 

[ pərˈsweɪsɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

The quality of being able to convince someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.

Synonyms

convincingness, influence, power of persuasion.

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Word Description / Examples
persuasiveness

Used when referring to the ability to convince others through reasoning or argumentation. It often suggests a positive and effective communication skill.

  • Her persuasiveness in the meeting helped secure the contract
convincingness

Refers to the quality of being able to make others believe that something is true or real. Often used in contexts where proof or evidence convinces someone.

  • The convincingness of his evidence swayed the jury in his favor
influence

Denotes the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something. This word can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

  • His influence over his peers was undeniable
power of persuasion

Emphasizes the strength or efficacy of one's ability to persuade others. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

  • The politician's power of persuasion is unmatched during debates

Examples of usage

  • It was her persuasiveness that helped her win the debate.
  • His persuasiveness as a salesman was unmatched.
  • The success of the campaign was due to the persuasiveness of the messages.

Translations

Translations of the word "persuasiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 persuasão

🇮🇳 प्रभावशीलता

🇩🇪 Überzeugungskraft

🇮🇩 kekuatan persuasif

🇺🇦 переконливість

🇵🇱 przekonywalność

🇯🇵 説得力

🇫🇷 persuasion

🇪🇸 persuasión

🇹🇷 ikna edicilik

🇰🇷 설득력

🇸🇦 الإقناع

🇨🇿 přesvědčivost

🇸🇰 presvedčivosť

🇨🇳 说服力

🇸🇮 prepričljivost

🇮🇸 sannfæringarkraftur

🇰🇿 сенімділік

🇬🇪 დარწმუნების უნარი

🇦🇿 inandırıcılıq

🇲🇽 persuasión

Etymology

The word 'persuasiveness' originated from the verb 'persuade,' which comes from the Old French word 'persuader' and the Latin word 'persuadere,' meaning 'to convince.' The concept of persuasiveness has been studied in rhetoric and communication theory for centuries, with scholars exploring the techniques and strategies used to influence others through argumentation and reasoning.

See also: persuade, persuaded, persuading, persuasion, persuasive, persuasively, unpersuaded, unpersuasive.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,043, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.