forcible
forcible · more forcible · most forcible
насильний, примусовий
Done by force, forcedDone by force, forced.
US/fˈɔɹsəbəl/
» He had to take a forcible approach to the stuck window.
Meaning
4 sensesDone by force, forced.
наси́льнийnasýlʹnyj, примусо́вийprymusóvyj
Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
Able to be forced.
(obsolete, rare)Having (physical) force, forceful.
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
Examples
1 sentencesHe had to take a forcible approach to the stuck window.
Translations
3 languagesУкраїнська
By meaning 1
done by force:
Origin
From Middle English forcible, forsable, from Old French forcible, from forcier (“to conqueFrom Middle English forcible, forsable, from Old French forcible, from forcier (“to conquer by force”), equivalent to force + -ible.
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Forms
more forcible, most forcible| Comparative | more forcible Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most forcible Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- impelled by physical force especially against resistance:physicalstrong-arm
Word family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form