Definizione monolingua

persuasion

persuasion (plural persuasions)

1. The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc. [from 14th c.]
   • 2006, Rachel Morris, ""Borderline Catastrophe"", Washington Monthly, vol. 38:10:

     With the base unleashed, the White House was unable to broker a compromise, either by persuasion or by pressure.

2. An argument or other statement intended to influence ones opinions or beliefs; a way of persuading someone. [from 14th c.]
   • 1928, ""The New Pictures"", Time, 13 Feb 1928:

     Sadie curses, weeps, then, infected by Mr. Hamiltons writhing persuasions, prays and becomes penitent.

3. A strongly held conviction, opinion or belief. [from 16th c.]

   It is his persuasion that abortion should never be condoned.

4. Ones ability or power to influence someones opinions or feelings; persuasiveness. [from 16th c.]
5. A specified religious adherence, a creed; any school of thought or ideology. [from 17th c.]
   • 2009, US Catholic (letter), May 2009:

     As a convert from the Baptist persuasion more than 40 years ago, I still feel like an outsider in the church despite the kindness and acceptance of Catholic friends.

6. (colloquial) Any group having a specified characteristic or attribute in common. [from 19th c.]
   • 2010, ""We dont need gay stereotypes"", The Guardian, 6 Feb 2010:

     Social understanding and equality can neither be nurtured through fear, nor intimidation. Surely this goes for people of all sexual persuasions.

Definizione dizionario persuasion

convincimento

convinzione

credo

persuasione

Altri significati:

The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc. [from 14th c.]

A strongly held conviction, opinion or belief

A sort, type, or kind with respect to convictions and beliefs

An argument or other statement intended to influence one's opinions or beliefs; a way of persuading someone. [from 14th c.]

A strongly held conviction, opinion or belief. [from 16th c.]

One's ability or power to influence someone's opinions or feelings; persuasiveness. [from 16th c.]

A strongly held conviction, opinion or belief.

(colloquial) Any group having a specified characteristic or attribute in common. [from 19th c.]

A specified religious adherence, a creed; any school of thought or ideology. [from 17th c.]

One's power of persuading

The act of persuading