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 Definitions of forcible  [ˈfɔr sə bəl, ˈfoʊr-]  

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Definition of 'forcible' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) forcible
done or effected by force:
forcible entry; forcible seizure.

2.  forcible
having or producing force; powerfully effective.

3.  forcible
convincing, as reasoning:
a forcible theory.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME < MF)

Definition of 'forcible' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) forcible, physical, strong-arm
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
"forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"


Definition of 'forcible' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) forcible
possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential

2. (adj) forcible
violent; impetuous

3. (adj) forcible
using force against opposition or resistance; obtained by compulsion; effected by force; as, forcible entry or abduction



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