Definitions for forcible
ˈfɔr sə bəl, ˈfoʊr-forcible

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forcible, physical, strong-armadjective

   impelled by physical force especially against resistance

   "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forcibleadjective

   Able to be forced.

2. forcibleadjective

   Having force.

3. forcibleadjective

   Having been done by force.

4. forcibleadjective

   Having a powerful effect; telling

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forcibleadjective

   Etymology: from force.

   1. Strong; mighty: opposed to weak.

   That punishment, which hath been sometimes forcible to bridle sin, may grow afterwards too weak and feeble. Richard Hooker.

   2. Violent; impetuous.3. Efficacious; active; powerful.

   Sweet smells are most forcible in dry substances, when broken; and so likewise in oranges, the ripping of their rind giveth out their smell more. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   4. Prevalent; of great influence.

   God hath assured us, that there is no inclination or temptation so forcible which our humble prayers and desires may not frustrate and break asunder. Walter Raleigh, Hist. of the World.

   Jersey, belov’d by all; for all must feel
   The influence of a form and mind,
   Where comely grace and constant virtue dwell,
   Like mingl’d streams, more forcible when join’d:
   Jersey shall at thy altars stand,
   Shall there receive the azure band. Matthew Prior.

   5. Done by force.

   The abdication of king James, the advocates on that side look upon to have been forcible and unjust, and consequently void. Jonathan Swift.

   6. Valid; binding; obligatory.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forcible

   Forcible typically refers to anything done by force, strength or power. It implies an action which is strong, assertive, and compelling, often against resistance, consent, or someone's will. It may also relate to something violent or done with physical aggression.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forcibleadjective

   possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential

2. Forcibleadjective

   violent; impetuous

3. Forcibleadjective

   using force against opposition or resistance; obtained by compulsion; effected by force; as, forcible entry or abduction

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of forcible in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of forcible in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of forcible in a Sentence

1. Sir Thomas Browne:

   Forcible ways make not an end of evil, but leave hatred and malice behind them.

2. State Attorney Michael G. Nerheim:

   Illinois law has long held felons accountable for any foreseeable deaths that occur during the commission or attempted commission of a' forcible felony.' This includes the death of innocent bystanders in addition to the deaths of co-felons.

3. Benjamin Disraeli:

   When we would prepare the mind by a forcible appeal, and opening quotation is a symphony precluding on the chords those tones we are about to harmonize.

4. Fumie Kyo:

   The general public might think, 'Why was such a person let loose?' but forcible commitment is against the person's will so the conditions should be strict.

5. Guo Yutuan:

   We are using life detection instruments to monitor signs of life and professional breaking-in tools to make forcible entries. We are trying our utmost to save trapped people.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=forcible
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Forcible
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=forcible
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forcible