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compelling

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

Meanings
  • adjective, verb (compel)

    having the ability to attract, persuade, or inspire interest, belief, or action

    - "The speaker's compelling argument convinced the audience to take action."
    - "The compelling evidence proved the suspect's guilt."
    - "The compelling offer was too good to refuse."
  • adjective

    having or showing force, intensity, or urgency

    - "The compelling wind made it difficult to walk."
    - "The compelling sunset left everyone in awe."
    - "The compelling music moved everyone to tears."

Pronunciation
  1. /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with compelling
recompense , compromise , compensate , recompense , compliance , compliment
Variants
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compelling , compellingly , compel , compellable , compelled , compels
Forms
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compellingly, compellingness


Etymology
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From Middle English compellen, from Old French compeller, from com- 'with' + peller 'to pull'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'compelling' has been used in legal contexts to refer to evidence that is so strong and persuasive that it is impossible to ignore.

  2. In psychology, the term 'compelling' is used to describe a situation where an individual feels an overwhelming urge or desire to perform an action, even if it goes against their values or beliefs.


Related Concepts
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  1. persuasion: The act or process of using words, speech, or behavior to persuade others to believe or do something.

  2. attraction: A force that draws people or things towards each other.


Culture
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Compelling has been used extensively in literature and art to describe situations, characters, or ideas that are captivating, persuasive, or powerful. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, the protagonist Raskolnikov is described as being 'compelled' to commit a murder due to his belief in his own superiority.

How to Memorize "compelling"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a situation where you are being persuaded or convinced by someone or something. Imagine the intensity of the emotions and the force of the argument.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'compelling' with words like 'persuasive,' 'irresistible,' and 'powerful.' Remember that it describes something that attracts, inspires, or moves people to take action.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'compelling' with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'compelling' being like a 'powerful magnet' that attracts or persuades.


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