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What does the term persuasion come from?

The Latin word persuadere.

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  1. The French word parole
  2. The Latin word persuadere ✔
  3. The Greek word logos

Why: Persuasion comes from the Latin word persuadere.

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Answer: The Latin word persuadere. Persuasion comes from the Latin word persuadere.

  1. Public speaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking
    Persuasion is a term that is derived from the Latin word "persuadere."
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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