Autoritativ
Example: Seine autoritative Haltung überzeugte das gesamte Team schnell.
Definition
"Autoritativ" describes a manner or attitude that is commanding and confident, often leading others to accept one's opinions or decisions without question. For example, in the phrase 'Seine autoritative Haltung überzeugte das gesamte Team schnell,' it means his commanding stance quickly convinced the entire team.
Etymology
The word "autoritativ" comes from the Latin root 'auctoritas,' meaning influence or authority. It entered German through French 'autoritatif,' carrying the meaning of someone or something that commands respect or obedience. Did you know? The root 'auctoritas' originally referred to the legal power or prestige of an individual in Roman society.
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"Autoritativ" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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