— forcibleness, forcibility , n. — forcibly , adv.
/fawr"seuh beuhl, fohr"-/ , adj.
1. done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
2. producing a powerful effect; having force; effective.
3. convincing, as reasoning: a forcible theory.
4. characterized by the use of force or violence.
[ 1350-1400; ME ]