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- Dictionaryfor·ci·ble/ˈfôrsəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. done by force: "signs of forcible entry" Similar
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The meaning of FORCIBLE is effected by force used against opposition or resistance. How to use forcible in a sentence.
FORCIBLE definition: 1. Forcible actions involve the use of physical power or of violence: 2. happening or done against…. Learn more.
Forcible definition: done or effected by force. See examples of FORCIBLE used in a sentence.
adj. 1. done or effected by force: forcible entry; forcible seizure. 2. having or producing force; powerfully effective. 3. convincing, as reasoning: a forcible theory. [1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French] for′ci•ble•ness, for`ci•bil′i•ty, n. for′ci•bly, adv.
(fɔːʳsɪbəl ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Forcible action involves physical force or violence. ...the forcible resettlement of villagers from the countryside into towns. forcibly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Two student leaders were forcibly removed from the university president's office.
Definition of forcible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
impelled by physical force especially against resistance. “ forcible entry”. synonyms: physical, strong-arm. forceful. characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
FORCIBLE meaning: A forcible action is done using force: . Learn more.
forcible meaning, definition, what is forcible: done using physical force: Learn more.
Forcible Definition. fôrsə-bəl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Done or effected by force; involving the use of force. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having force; forceful. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Able to be forced. Wiktionary. Synonyms: physical. strong-arm.
