überzeugende
Translation
convincing, persuasive
Examples
Sie gab eine überzeugende Antwort.
She gave a convincing answer.
Das sind überzeugende Argumente.
Those are convincing arguments.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) as an adjective before a noun. That is a convincing idea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schlüssig, plausibel; Antonyms: unglaubwürdig, zweifelhaft
Etymology
From 'über-' (over) + 'zeugen' (to testify). Literally 'to testify over' someone's doubts, hence 'to convince'. This is the adjectival form.
Memory Tips
A 'convincing' argument gets 'over' any objections. 'überzeugende' describes something that does the convincing.