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forcefulness

/ˈfɔɹsfəɫnəs/ noun

The characteristic or quality of being forceful

Word Origin From Latin 'fortis' meaning strong — the same root that gives us 'fortify' (make strong), 'fortitude' (strength of mind), and even 'comfort' (with strength, to strengthen together). 'Forceful' adds -ful (full of), and forcefulness is the quality of being full of force. The PIE root *bʰerǵ- meant 'high, strong', so forcefulness is literally being high in power.

noun The characteristic or quality of being forceful countable

The forcefulness of her argument convinced everyone in the room.

(名词) 有力；强劲；力度

她论证的有力性说服了房间里的每一个人。

(sustantivo) contundencia; energía; firmeza [La característica o cualidad de ser enérgico, contundente o firme.]

La contundencia de su argumento convenció a todos en la sala.

(nom) énergie; vigueur; détermination; fermeté [Caractère de ce qui est énergique et vigoureux dans l'expression ou l'action.]

La force de son argumentation a convaincu toutes les personnes présentes dans la salle.

(Substantiv) Nachdrücklichkeit; Entschiedenheit; Kraftvollheit [die Eigenschaft, mit Nachdruck, Entschlossenheit oder Überzeugungskraft zu handeln oder zu sprechen]

Die **forcefulness** ihres Arguments überzeugte alle im Raum.

(名詞) 力強い、説得力のある、強い印象を与える性質。

彼女の議論のforcefulnessは、部屋にいた全員を納得させた。

(substantivo) vigor; energia; intensidade; veemência [A característica ou qualidade de ser enérgico ou vigoroso.]

A veemência de seu argumento convenceu todos na sala.

Synonyms: strength power potency vigor assertiveness dynamism energy might Antonyms: weakness powerlessness ineffectiveness passivity
Word parts: force + ful + ness

Related words

forcefully forceless forcible forcibly enforce enforcement reinforce reinforcement fortress fortify fortitude comfortable

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