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cogent
What does cogent mean?
cogent (adjective): forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use cogent in a sentence?
- The prosecution presented a cogent argument, convincing the jury of the defendant's guilt. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce cogent?
/ˈkoʊdʒn̩t/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does cogent come from?
From French cogent, from Latin cōgēns, present active participle of cōgō (“drive together, compel”), from cō + agō (“drive”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of cogent?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “cogent” mean?
composed of people from all over the world
Not quite: that's what cosmopolitan means.
completely free from dirt or contamination
Not quite: that's what pristine means.
high, tall, having great height or stature
Not quite: that's what lofty means.
forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent
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Which word is closest in meaning to “cogent”?
elusive
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dubious
Not quite: dubious means something else.
upfront
Not quite: upfront means something else.
telling
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