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cogency

co·gen·cy
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koh-juh n-see]
    • /ˈkoʊ dʒən si/
    • /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-juh n-see]
    • /ˈkoʊ dʒən si/

Definitions of cogency word

  • noun cogency the quality or condition of being cogent; power to convince 3
  • noun cogency the quality or state of being convincing or persuasive: The cogency of the argument was irrefutable. 1
  • noun cogency The quality of being clear, logical, and convincing; lucidity. 1
  • noun cogency persuasiveness of an argument 1
  • noun cogency The state of being cogent; the characteristic or quality of being reasonable and persuasive. 0

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Origin of cogency

First appearance:

before 1680
One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; cog(ent) + -ency

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Parts of speech for Cogency

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cogency popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cogency usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cogency

noun cogency

  • bearing — Someone's bearing is the way in which they move or stand.
  • strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
  • force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
  • conviction — a fixed or firmly held belief, opinion, etc
  • power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.

Antonyms for cogency

noun cogency

  • weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
  • lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
  • incompetence — the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
  • disability — lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability; incapacity.
  • ineffectiveness — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.

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