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Webster 1913 Edition
Cogent
Co′gent
,Adj.
1.
Compelling, in a physical sense; powerful.
[Obs.]
The
cogent
force of nature. Prior.
2.
Having the power to compel conviction or move the will; constraining; conclusive; forcible; powerful; not easily reasisted.
No better nor more
cogent
reason. Dr. H. More.
Proofs of the most
cogent
description. Tyndall.
Syn. – Forcible; powerful; potent; urgent; strong; persuasive; convincing; conclusive; influential.
Webster 1828 Edition
Cogent
COGENT
,Adj.
1.
Forcible, in a physical sense; as the cogent force of nature.2.
Urgent; pressing on the mind; forcible; powerful; not easily resisted; as a cogent reason, or argument.The harmony of the universe furnishes cogent proofs of a deity.
Definition 2024
cogent
cogent
English
Adjective
cogent (comparative more cogent, superlative most cogent)
- Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
- Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
- Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.
- The prosecution presented a cogent argument, convincing the jury of the defendant's guilt.
(Can we add an example for this sense?)
Derived terms
Translations
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence
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appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning
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forcefully persuasive
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