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[せっ()·とく()·りょく()]
settokuryoku
noun

Root Words:

[せっ()·とく() + りょく()]
settoku + ryoku

English Meaning(s) for 説得力

noun
  1. persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency

Definition and Synonyms for 説得力

Strength the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty
Synonyms: 説得力

Meanings for each kanji in 説得力

» rumor; opinion; theory
» gain; get; find; earn; acquire; can; may; able to; profit; advantage; benefit
» power; strength; strong; strain; bear up; exert

Categories 説得力 is a member of

Power possession of controlling influence
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 説得力

Sample Sentences for 説得力

His words carry little conviction.
Though his argument was convincing, we did not side with him.
We could not resist the force of his logic.
His words carry little conviction.
The argument has no force.

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