convictive
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having the power to convince or persuade: "convictive" describes something that is capable of making someone believe or accept a point of view, often through strong evidence or argument.
- Related to conviction: In a legal or moral sense, "convictive" can refer to something that leads to a firm belief or judgment, especially regarding guilt or truth.
Usage Examples
- (An argument that was persuasive and led to a conviction of guilt.)
- (Her manner of speaking was so convincing that listeners believed her completely.)
Advanced Usage
"convictive evidence": evidence that strongly supports a conclusion or judgment.
- The forensic report provided convictive evidence of the suspect's presence at the scene. (Evidence that convincingly proves a fact.)
"convictive power": the ability to persuade or convince.
- The speech lacked convictive power, failing to change anyone's opinion. (The speech was not persuasive.)
Variants and Related Words
Convict (verb): to declare someone guilty of a crime in a court of law.
- The jury convicted the defendant of theft. (They found him guilty.)
Conviction (noun): a firmly held belief or opinion; the act of proving someone guilty.
- She spoke with conviction about her principles. (She spoke with strong belief.)
Convincing (adj): capable of causing someone to believe or accept something.
- The explanation was convincing, so I accepted it. (It was persuasive.)
Synonyms
- Persuasive: having the power to persuade; convincing.
- Compelling: evoking interest or attention in a powerfully irresistible way.
- Cogent: clear, logical, and convincing.
Related Idioms
Carry conviction: to be persuasive or believable.
- His testimony carried conviction with the judge. (His testimony was convincing.)
Beyond a reasonable doubt: a legal standard requiring that the evidence is so strong that no reasonable person would doubt the accused's guilt.
- The prosecution proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt. (The evidence was overwhelming and convictive.)