cogent
11cogent — [kō′jənt] adj. [L cogens, prp. of cogere, to collect < co , together + agere, to drive: see ACT1] forceful and to the point, as a reason or argument; compelling; convincing SYN. VALID cogently adv …
12cogent — adjective Etymology: Latin cogent , cogens, present participle of cogere to drive together, collect, from co + agere to drive more at agent Date: 1659 1. having power to compel or constrain < cogent forces > 2. a …
13cogent — co|gent [ˈkəudʒənt US ˈkou ] adj formal [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: , present participle of cogere to drive together, collect , from co ( CO ) + agere to drive ] if a statement is cogent, it seems reasonable and correct cogent… …
14cogent — adjective formal something such as an argument that is cogent is reasonable, so that people are persuaded that it is correct: cogent argument/reasons/answers etc: Professor Calder presented a cogent examination of the facts. cogently adverb… …
15cogent — [[t]ko͟ʊʤ(ə)nt[/t]] ADJ GRADED A cogent reason, argument, or example is strong and convincing. [FORMAL] There were perfectly cogent reasons why Julian Cavendish should be told of the Major s impending return. Syn: convincing Derived words:… …
16cogent — cogently, adv. /koh jeuhnt/, adj. 1. convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling. 2. to the point; relevant; pertinent. [1650 60; < L cogent (s. of cogens, prp. of cogere to drive together, collect,… …
17cogent — adjective /ˈkəʊdʒn̩t,ˈkoʊdʒn̩t/ a) Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence. She presented a cogent argument, convincing her audience of the truth of her proposition. b) Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning …
18cogent — adj. Cogent is used with these nouns: ↑argument, ↑reason, ↑summary …
19cogent — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. potent, forceful, convincing, persuasive, weighty, compelling. See power, vigor. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Persuasive] Syn. convincing, sound, forceful, compelling; see persuasive . 2. [Relevant]… …
20cogent — co|gent [ koudʒənt ] adjective FORMAL a cogent argument is reasonable and sensible ╾ co|gent|ly adverb …
