Definition
- (noun) The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc.
- (noun) An argument or other statement intended to influence one's opinions or beliefs; a way of persuading someone.
- (noun) A strongly held conviction, opinion or belief. “It is his persuasion that abortion should never be condoned.”
- (noun) One's ability or power to influence someone's opinions or feelings; persuasiveness.
- (noun) A specified religious adherence, a creed; any school of thought or ideology.
- (noun) (by extension, often humorous) Another personal, animal or inanimate trait that is not (very) liable to be changed by persuasion, such as sex, gender, ethnicity, origin, profession or nature.
Word stats
- Persuasions contains 11 letters: 5 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 9 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Persuasions mean?
The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc.
How many letters are in Persuasions?
Persuasions has 11 letters.
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