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convictive

con·vict
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb, adjective kuh n-vikt; noun kon-vikt]
    • /verb, adjective kənˈvɪkt; noun ˈkɒn vɪkt/
    • /kənvˈɪktɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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