cogent
Reasonable and convincingReasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
» It's not the most cogent argument.
Meaning
3 sensesReasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
überzeugend, zwingend
убедительныйubeditelʹnyj, достове́рныйdostovérnyj, обосно́ванныйobosnóvannyj
Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
überzeugend
Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.
The prosecution presented a cogent argument, convincing the jury of the defendant's guilt.
überzeugend, schlagend, stichhaltig
убедительныйubeditelʹnyj
powerfully persuasive
Examples
3 sentencesIt's not the most cogent argument.
One of the most important skills a debater can have is to deliver cogent arguments in a clear manner.
ruОдно из важнейших умений в дебатах - чётко формулировать убедительные доводы.
His speech was a properly constructed and cogent argument, which – at least in my experience – feels like a complete rarity.
Translations
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Origin
From French cogent, from Latin cōgēns, present active participle of cōgō (“drive together,From French cogent, from Latin cōgēns, present active participle of cōgō (“drive together, compel”), from cō + agō (“drive”).
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Forms
more cogent, most cogent| Comparative | more cogent Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most cogent Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form