De overtuigingskracht
Example: Zijn overtuigingskracht zorgde ervoor dat iedereen aandachtig luisterde.
Definition
"De overtuigingskracht" refers to the power or ability to persuade others effectively, causing them to accept or believe a particular idea or argument. It is often used to describe someone's skill in convincing others through reasoning or emotional appeal.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de overtuigingskracht" combines "overtuiging" meaning conviction or persuasion, and "kracht" meaning power or strength. The term literally means the power of conviction. Did you know that "overtuiging" stems from the verb "overtuigen," which evolved from Middle Dutch and relates to persuading or convincing someone?
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"De overtuigingskracht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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