cogent
adjective
Clear, logical, and convincing; powerfully persuasive. Describes arguments or reasoning that compel agreement through their clarity.
Etymology
From Latin "cogens," present participle of "cogere" (to drive together, compel), from "co" (together) + "agere" (to drive). The word suggests driving points together into convincing force.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Her cogent argument convinced even the skeptics."
- 2.
"The report presented a cogent analysis of the market conditions."
- 3.
"He struggled to formulate a cogent response to the criticism."
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Fun Fact
Lawyers and philosophers distinguish cogent arguments from merely valid ones. A cogent argument must not only be logically sound but also have premises the audience accepts—making it practically convincing.
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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