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- [koh-juh nt]
- /ˈkoʊ dʒənt/
- /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt/
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- [koh-juh nt]
- /ˈkoʊ dʒənt/
Definitions of cogent word
- adjective cogent A cogent reason, argument, or example is strong and convincing. 3
- adjective cogent compelling belief or assent; forcefully convincing 3
- adjective cogent forceful and to the point, as a reason or argument; compelling; convincing 3
- abbreviation Definition of COGENT in Technology COmpiler and GENeralized Translator 3
- adjective cogent convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling. 1
- adjective cogent to the point; relevant; pertinent. 1
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Origin of cogent
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin cōgent- (stem of cōgēns, present participle of cōgere to drive together, collect, compel), equivalent to cōg- (co- co- + ag-, stem of agere to drive) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Cogent
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cogent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cogent
adj cogent
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- telling — having force or effect; effective; striking: a telling blow.
adjective cogent
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- lucid — easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- coherent — If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.
Antonyms for cogent
adj cogent
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- invalid — an infirm or sickly person.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
adjective cogent
- unconvincing — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.
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