De overtuigingskracht
Example: Haar overtuigingskracht helpt haar mensen te overtuigen.
Definition
"De overtuigingskracht" refers to the power or ability to persuade others effectively. It describes the quality or force behind someone's argument or speech that makes others believe or accept their point of view. For example, "Haar overtuigingskracht helpt haar mensen te overtuigen" means her persuasive power helps her convince people.
Etymology
The word "de overtuigingskracht" is Dutch, composed of "overtuiging" meaning persuasion or conviction, and "kracht" meaning strength or power. "Overtuiging" comes from the verb "overtuigen" (to convince), which itself derives from the Middle Dutch "overtuigen" combining "over" (over) and "tuigen" (to prove). This highlights the idea of proving something thoroughly to others.
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"De overtuigingskracht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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