cogent
adjective | /cogent/
very clear, logical, and convincing; easy to accept or believe
cogent
adjective | /cogent/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMvery clear, logical, and convincing; easy to accept or believe
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"She presented a cogent argument that swayed the committee."
"The lawyer's cogent summary helped the jury reach a verdict."
Mnemonic Trick
COGENT → COG (brain) + GENT (clear): clear-thinking — persuasive and logical.
Etymology
From Latin cogere “to drive together” (force of argument).
Used for convincing, well-reasoned arguments.
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