suasiveness

sua·sive

(swā′sĭv)

adj.

Having the power to persuade or convince; persuasive.

[Latin suāsus, past participle of suādēre, to advise; see suasion + -ive.]

sua′sive·ly adv.

sua′sive·ness n.

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suasiveness

(ˈsweɪsɪvnɪs)

persuasiveness

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