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Webster 1828 Edition


Convincing

CONVINCING

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ppr.
1.
Persuading the mind by evidence; convicting.
2.
a. Persuading the mind by evidence; capable of subduing the opposition of the mind and compelling its assent. We have convincing proof of the truth of the scriptures, and of Gods moral government of the world.

Definition 2024


convincing

convincing

English

Adjective

convincing (comparative more convincing, superlative most convincing)

  1. Effective as proof or evidence.
    Our convincing evidence was sufficient in the end to convince the judge.
    • November 17 2012, BBC Sport: Arsenal 5-2 Tottenham
      While they have still only suffered one home defeat by Spurs in 19 years, this was not as convincing a victory as the scoreline suggests.

Translations

Verb

convincing

  1. present participle of convince