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- [verb, adjective kuh n-vikt; noun kon-vikt]
- /verb, adjective kənˈvɪkt; noun ˈkɒn vɪkt/
- /kənvˈɪktɪv/
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- [verb, adjective kuh n-vikt; noun kon-vikt]
- /verb, adjective kənˈvɪkt; noun ˈkɒn vɪkt/
Definitions of convictive word
- adjective convictive able or serving to convince or convict 3
- adjective convictive having power to convince or convict 3
- verb with object convictive to prove or declare guilty of an offense, especially after a legal trial: to convict a prisoner of a felony. 1
- verb with object convictive to impress with a sense of guilt. 1
- noun convictive a person proved or declared guilty of an offense. 1
- noun convictive a person serving a prison sentence. 1
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Origin of convictive
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (v.) Middle English convicten < Latin convictus past participle of convincere, equivalent to con- con- + vic- variant stem of vincere to overcome + -tus past participle suffix (see convince); (noun, adj.) Middle English convict, past participle of convicten (or directly < L)
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Parts of speech for Convictive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
convictive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
convictive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convictive
adj convictive
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- telling — having force or effect; effective; striking: a telling blow.
adjective convictive
- effective — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
Antonyms for convictive
adj convictive
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- invalid — an infirm or sickly person.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
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