Added 8 October 2026
cogent
/ˈkəʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adjective
Latin root: cōgēns Wiktionary
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- Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
- Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
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Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.
The prosecution presented a cogent argument, convincing the jury of the defendant's guilt.
Origin
From French cogent, from Latin cōgēns, present active participle of cōgō (“drive together, compel”), from cō + agō (“drive”).
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