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cogently

co·gent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koh-juh nt]
    • /ˈkoʊ dʒənt/
    • /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-juh nt]
    • /ˈkoʊ dʒənt/

Definitions of cogently word

  • adjective cogently convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling. 1
  • adjective cogently to the point; relevant; pertinent. 1
  • noun cogently In a cogent manner. 1

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Origin of cogently

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 Cogently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cogently 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.
According to our data about 56% 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.

cogently usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cogently

adv cogently

  • finally — at the final point or moment; in the end.
  • forcefully — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
  • completely — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
  • definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
  • hyper-energetic — possessing or exhibiting energy, especially in abundance; vigorous: an energetic leader.

adverb cogently

  • clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
  • lucidly — easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.
  • convincingly — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.
  • coherently — logically connected; consistent: a coherent argument.
  • soundly — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.

Antonyms for cogently

adv cogently

  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.

adverb cogently

  • unconvincingly — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.

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