Word of the Day 8/16/14 Forcible
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Forcible (adjective)
forcible [fawr-suh-buh l, fohr-]
adjective
1. done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
2. producing a powerful effect; having force; effective.
3. convincing, as reasoning: a forcible theory.
4. characterized by the use of force or violence.
Can be confused with: forceful.
Origin: 1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French; see force, -ible
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forcible [fawr-suh-buh l, fohr-]
adjective
1. done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
2. producing a powerful effect; having force; effective.
3. convincing, as reasoning: a forcible theory.
4. characterized by the use of force or violence.
Can be confused with: forceful.
Origin: 1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French; see force, -ible
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.