Capable of persuading someone that something is true or real; believable and compelling. Describes arguments, evidence, or performances that successfully influence others.
From Latin 'convincere' meaning 'to overcome, prove,' from 'con-' (intensive) and 'vincere' (to conquer). The sense evolved from literally conquering in argument to persuading through evidence.
Think 'con-VINC-ing' like 'con-VINCE-ing' - you're conquering (vincere = conquer) someone's doubts! A convincing argument literally conquers the opposition in someone's mind.
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