conviction — a firmly held belief or opinion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a firmly held belief or opinion
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɪkʃən/
Example Sentences
- His conviction that pineapple belongs on pizza caused heated debates at every dinner party.
- The politician's conviction for tax evasion ended her career abruptly.
- She defended her conviction that cats are better than dogs with scientific evidence and PowerPoint slides.
conviction
NOUN[/kənˈvɪkʃən/]
a firmly held belief or opinion
Standing firm in her unwavering conviction, she is not swayed by the swirling winds of doubt.
Strong evidence led to the final conviction.
Her moral conviction inspired courageous action when others stayed silent.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'convincere', meaning 'to overcome' or 'to prove wrong', composed of 'com-' (together) and 'vincere' (to conquer). The word evolved through Old French to English, acquiring the sense of 'firmly held belief' by the 16th century.
Breakdown
con- (together) + vinc (conquer, overcome) + -tion (noun suffix) = conviction
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📝Examples
“His conviction that pineapple belongs on pizza caused heated debates at every dinner party.”
“The politician's conviction for tax evasion ended her career abruptly.”
“She defended her conviction that cats are better than dogs with scientific evidence and PowerPoint slides.”
“Despite multiple convictions, he maintained his innocence throughout the trial.”
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