ADJECTIVE

zwingend/ˈt͡svɪŋənt/compelling; mandatory; imperative

zwingend is a German adjective that means compelling, mandatory, or imperative. It is pronounced /ˈt͡svɪŋənt/.

Definitions

1.compulsory or necessary so that there are no alternatives(requirement, necessity)

a.absolutely necessary; obligatory

Die Teilnahme an der Schulung ist zwingend erforderlich.Participation in the training is absolutely mandatory.

2.so convincing that no doubt remains(argument, logic)

a.compelling, irrefutable

Sein Argument war so zwingend, dass niemand widersprechen konnte.His argument was so compelling that nobody could contradict it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "zwingend" mean in English?
"zwingend" means compelling, mandatory, or imperative. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "zwingend"?
"zwingend" is pronounced /ˈt͡svɪŋənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "zwingend"?
"zwingend" is a adjective in German.

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