(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:56:17

Per*sua"sive (?), a. [Cf. F. persuasif.]

Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; as, persuasive eloquence.

"Persuasive words."

Milton.

 

© Webster 1913.

Per*sua"sive, n.

That which persuades; an inducement; an incitement; an exhortation.

-- Per*sua"sive*ly, adv. -- Per*sua"sive*ness, n.

 

© Webster 1913.

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