persuasive Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Per*sua"sive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. persuasif.
Definitions
  1. Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; as, persuasive eloquence. "Persuasive words." Milton.
Per*sua"sive noun
Definitions
  1. That which persuades; an inducement; an incitement; an exhortation. -- Per*sua"sive*ly, adv. -- Per*sua"sive*ness, n.

Webster 1913