Kilo Lingo

/kombinˈθente/

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Translation

convincing

Word origin

The present participle of convencer ('to convince'), from Latin convincere, from con- (intensive) plus vincere ('to conquer, overcome').

Origin
Latin
Root
convincere
English cognates
convince, convict, victory

Grammar

Masc pluralconvincentes

Examples

argumento .

His argument was very convincing.

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It does not seem like a convincing excuse to me.

actriz interpretación .

The actress gave a convincing performance.

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You need more convincing evidence.

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She spoke in a clear and convincing way.

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This word is part of lesson 72.