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Properly practiced creativity must result in greater sales more economically achieved. Properly practiced creativity can lift your claims out of the swamp of sameness and make them accepted, believed, persuasive, urgent.
William Bernbach

Meaning of "persuasive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PERSUASIVE

persuasive  [pəˈsweɪsɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERSUASIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Persuasive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PERSUASIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

persuasive

Persuasion

Persuasion is an umbrella term of influence. Persuasion can attempt to influence a person's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors. In business, persuasion is a process aimed at changing a person's attitude or behavior toward some event, idea, object, or other person, by using written or spoken words to convey information, feelings, or reasoning, or a combination thereof. Persuasion is also an often used tool in the pursuit of personal gain, such as election campaigning, giving a sales pitch, or in trial advocacy. Persuasion can also be interpreted as using one's personal or positional resources to change people's behaviors or attitudes. Systematic persuasion is the process through which attitudes or beliefs are changed by appeals to logic and reason. Heuristic persuasion on the other hand is the process through which attitudes or beliefs are changed because of appeals to habit or emotion.

Definition of persuasive in the English dictionary

The definition of persuasive in the dictionary is having the power or ability to persuade; tending to persuade.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERSUASIVE


abrasive
əˈbreɪsɪv
all-pervasive
ˌɔːlpəˈveɪsɪv
assuasive
əˈsweɪsɪv
corrasive
kəˈreɪsɪv
decisive
dɪˈsaɪsɪv
dismissive
dɪsˈmɪsɪv
dissuasive
dɪˈsweɪsɪv
divisive
dɪˈvaɪsɪv
embracive
ɪmˈbreɪsɪv
emissive
ɪˈmɪsɪv
evasive
ɪˈveɪsɪv
incisive
ɪnˈsaɪsɪv
invasive
ɪnˈveɪsɪv
nonabrasive
ˌnɒnəˈbreɪsɪv
noninvasive
ˌnɒnɪnˈveɪsɪv
permissive
pəˈmɪsɪv
pervasive
pɜːˈveɪsɪv
suasive
ˈsweɪsɪv
submissive
səbˈmɪsɪv
unpersuasive
ˌʌnpəˈsweɪsɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERSUASIVE

perspiratory
perspire
perspiring
perspiringly
perspiry
perstringe
persuadability
persuadable
persuade
persuaded
persuader
persuasibility
persuasible
persuasion
persuasively
persuasiveness
persuasory
persulfuric acid
persulphate
persulphuric acid

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERSUASIVE

abusive
adhesive
aggressive
comprehensive
defensive
excessive
exclusive
expensive
extensive
impressive
inclusive
intensive
massive
minimal invasive
minimally invasive
offensive
on the defensive
passive
progressive
responsive

Synonyms and antonyms of persuasive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PERSUASIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «persuasive» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of persuasive

Translation of «persuasive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERSUASIVE

Find out the translation of persuasive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of persuasive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «persuasive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

善说服的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

persuasivo
570 millions of speakers

English

persuasive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रेरक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُقْنِعٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

убедительный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

persuasivo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রবর্তক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

persuasif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Persuasif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

überzeugend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

説得力のある
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

설득력 있는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Persuasive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

có sức thuyết phục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வசப்படுத்தும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रेरक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ikna edici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

convincente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przekonujący
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

переконливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

convingător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πειστικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oortuigende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

övertygande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overtalende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of persuasive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERSUASIVE»

The term «persuasive» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.902 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERSUASIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about persuasive

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10 QUOTES WITH «PERSUASIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word persuasive.
1
Karen Abbott
In the beginning of the war, Southern women wanted their men to leave - in droves, and as quickly as possible. They were the Confederate Army's most persuasive and effective recruitment officers, shaming anyone who shirked his duty to fight.
2
William Bernbach
Properly practiced creativity must result in greater sales more economically achieved. Properly practiced creativity can lift your claims out of the swamp of sameness and make them accepted, believed, persuasive, urgent.
3
Daniel J. Boorstin
Human models are more vivid and more persuasive than explicit moral commands.
4
David D. Burns
Negative thinking patterns can be immensely deceptive and persuasive, and change is rarely easy. But with patience and persistence, I believe that nearly all individuals suffering from depression can improve and experience a sense of joy and self-esteem once again.
5
Ertharin Cousin
I consider myself a persuasive person. With the ability to persuade comes a certain level of power.
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Barry Eisler
The most important guideline when it comes to argument is the golden rule. If someone were addressing your point, what tone, what overall approach would you find persuasive and want her to use? Whatever that is, do it yourself.
7
Giancarlo Esposito
I try to be careful with my persuasiveness. When my heart is really behind it, and when I have no ulterior motive, then I know I'm truly persuasive.
8
Jeff Flake
For one, I think as a missionary you gotta be stubborn. And you gotta try to be persuasive.
9
Janet Frame
For your own good is a persuasive argument that will eventually make a man agree to his own destruction.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
Humor is richly rewarding to the person who employs it. It has some value in gaining and holding attention, but it has no persuasive value at all.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERSUASIVE»

Discover the use of persuasive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to persuasive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Persuasive Technology: Using Computers to Change what We ...
An overview of the study of "captology"--the study of computers as persuasive technologies--examines the integration of behavior altering techniques and information technology.
B. J. Fogg, 2003
2
Persuasive Signs: The Semiotics of Advertising
This text looks at the categories of this form of discourse from the standpoint of semiotic analysis. It deals with the signifying processes that underlie advertising messages in print, electronic and digital form.
Ron Beasley, Marcel Danesi, 2002
3
Persuasive Communication
This popular text provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of persuasive messages and their effects.
James Brian Stiff, Paul A. Mongeau, 2003
4
Persuasive Games: The Expressive Power of Videogames
Bogost is both an academic researcher and videogame designer, and Persuasive Games reflects both theoretical and a game design goals.
Ian Bogost, 2010
5
HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations
Written by presentation expert Nancy Duarte, the HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations will help you: • Win over tough crowds • Organize a coherent narrative • Create powerful messages and visuals • Connect with and engage your ...
Nancy Duarte, 2013
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Persuasive Language in Media Texts
This is a practical handbook for English students and teachers in Years 10-12 that builds skills and knowledge for analysis of: issues; persuasive language techniques (written and oral); persuasive images; points of view.
Iris Breuer, Melanie Napthine, Rosemary O'Shea, 2008
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The Art of Persuasive Communication
Revealing the secrets of successful persuaders, this text sets out the principles governing the influencing process and looks at the range of situations in which they can be applied.
Richard Storey, 1997
8
Persuasive Business Proposals: Writing to Win More ...
Packed with new information and invaluable strategies, this is the one guide you need to maximize the effectiveness of your proposals--and win more contracts.
Tom Sant, 2012
9
PR- A Persuasive Industry?: Spin, Public Relations and the ...
This book is essential reading not just for journalists, students and PR practitioners - whether they work in business, government or for NGOs - but for anyone concerned about the ingredients of the media they consume.
Trevor Morris, Simon Goldsworthy, 2008
10
Yes!: 50 Secrets From the Science of Persuasion
For each mini-chapter contains a mystery which is solved in a way that provides food for thought for anyone looking to be more persuasive, and for anyone interested in how the world works.
Noah Goldstein, Professor Robert B. Cialdini, Steve Martin, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERSUASIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term persuasive is used in the context of the following news items.
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How the bridge was built: Arthur Ravenel reflects on his namesake …
Hallman was persuasive, too. Their conversations helped persuade Ravenel, who was nearing his 70th birthday, to seek his old state Senate ... «The State, Jul 15»
2
First Grade's Five Secrets To Success In Taiwan
Here are first grade's five more persuasive lessons on life-long survival: 1. It's not how well you do, it's how you look doing it. For sports classes ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
3
Bart & Fleming: Ryan Kavanaugh On The Ropes; Jake Gyllenhaal's …
Kavanaugh is a charmingly persuasive guy who has been pulling himself out of trouble for years and has always seemed downright cheerful ... «Deadline, Jul 15»
4
A century later, why do we still kneel at the shrine of the Bloomsbury …
These ideas are elementally persuasive, and could have changed the structure of society, of communities, of families, forever. And yet they ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
BP Business Economic Loss Claim Appeal 2015-878: Exhibit 4B …
After a careful review of this record, I do not find BP's position persuasive. Rather, it is this panelist's opinion that this claim falls within those ... «Legal Examiner, Jul 15»
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Review: Opera Theater Summerfest continues to impress with …
Once again, opera lovers are in debt to Opera Theater Summerfest for presenting a great but neglected opera in a persuasive performance. «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
7
Richard II review – political intrigue and rock'n'roll hedonism in a …
... better-known tyrants, Dick makes a persuasive case for a play about leadership, righteousness and characters propelled by the tide of history ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Israeli left must forge honest alliance with Arabs
There's no more persuasive explanation for this bloc's political conduct, because in order to understand that its chances of returning to power ... «Haaretz, Jul 15»
9
Democrats the real threat to Clinton
... primary is what political parties need before the general election. It helps us find our sturdiest platforms and our most persuasive arguments. «Newsday, Jul 15»
10
Is America entering a new Victorian Era?
... hundreds of years of oppression suddenly followed by a sudden trend to ever more liberation — seemed plausible, even persuasive. «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»

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