What does "persuasive" mean?
Persuasive: Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; as, persuasive eloquence. "Persuasive words." Milton.
Additional senses
- 2.That which persuades; an inducement; an incitement; an exhortation. -- Per*sua"sive*ly, adv. -- Per*sua"sive*ness, n.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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