cogent

adjective

Clear, logical, and convincing; compelling in reasoning.

Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers

Etymology

From Latin cogent-, present participle of cogere "to compel, drive together," from co- "together" + agere "to drive."

Examples in Use

1.
"She presented a cogent argument for reform."
2.
"His cogent analysis convinced the board."
3.
"The lawyer made a cogent case for her client."

Related Vocabulary

Synonyms

convincingcompellingpersuasivelogicalsound

Related Words

forcefulvalidreasonedlucid

Fun Fact

Cogent shares its root with coerce—both involve driving or compelling. Cogent reasoning "drives" the listener to agree through logic, while coercion compels through force.

Word Game Tips

Letters: 6 letters (C, O, G, E, N, T)

Scrabble Value: 9 points

Tip: The letter pattern in "COGENT" appears in many related words.

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