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convincible

|con/vince/a/ble|

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/kənˈvɪnsəbl/

(convince)

firm belief

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjective
convinceconvincersconvincesconvincedconvincedconvincingconvincerconvincibilityconvincingconvinced
Etymology
Etymology Information

'convincible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'convincibilis,' where 'convincere' meant 'to conquer or overcome.'

Historical Evolution

'convincibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'convincible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'convincible.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'capable of being conquered or overcome,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being convinced or persuaded.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being convinced or persuaded.

The jury found the evidence convincible.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42