Search results
- Dictionarycogent/ˈkəʊdʒ(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing: "they put forward cogent arguments for British membership"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
COGENT definition: 1. A cogent argument, reason, etc. is clearly expressed and persuades people to believe it. 2. A…. Learn more.
Something described as cogent fuses thoughts and ideas into a meaningful whole that others can readily grasp and accept. A cogent explanation is a convincing one, and cogent analysis has us nodding along because it is clear and pertinent.
/ˈkoʊdʒənt/ /ˈkʌʊdʒɪnt/ IPA guide. Other forms: cogently. When you make a cogent argument, it means your argument is clear and persuasive. In these days of 24-hour entertainment news and sound-bite sized explanations of complex government policy, it’s hard to find a cogent argument amidst all the emotional outbursts.
Cogent definition: convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling.. See examples of COGENT used in a sentence.
COGENT meaning: 1. A cogent argument, reason, etc. is clearly expressed and persuades people to believe it. 2. A…. Learn more.
adjective. A cogent reason, argument, or example is strong and convincing. [formal] There were perfectly cogent reasons why Julian Cavendish should be told of the Major's impending return. Synonyms: convincing, strong, powerful, effective More Synonyms of cogent. cogency uncountable noun.
Definition of cogent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
