Definition of PERSUASIVE

persuasive

Plural: persuasives

Adjective

  • intended or having the power to induce action or belief
    • "persuasive eloquence"
    • "a most persuasive speaker"
    • "a persuasive argument"

Adj

  • Able to persuade; convincing.

Noun

  • That which persuades; incitement.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French persuasif, from Medieval Latin persuāsīvus, from Latin past participle stem of persuādēre + -īvus.

Scrabble Score: 15

persuasive: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
persuasive: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
persuasive: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

persuasive: valid Words With Friends Word