forcibilityn.
/ˌfɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/ The quality of being forcible.
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eloquence1382
elocution1509
gravity?1520
pith?1531
vigour1532
emphasy1548
energy?1549
emphasisa1555
pithiness1557
abruptness1591
emphaticalness1647
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cogency1750
forcibility1771
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verve1803
forcefulness1825
force1842
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1771 Ann. Reg. 1770 Characters 52/2 The repeated justness of his opinions, and forcibility of his pleadings.
1886 Academy 16 Oct. 253/3 Two people who..cannot be denied a certain originality of opinion and forcibility in expressing it.
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