Meaning & use
cogent
Clear, logical, and convincing, especially in argument or reasoning.
See it in a sentence
She presented a cogent argument that persuaded even the skeptical board members.
His cogent explanation cleared up the confusion in just a few sentences.
A note on using this word
"Cogent" describes reasoning that is both clear and logically forceful, not merely emotionally persuasive; it pairs commonly with "argument" or "case."
Words with a similar meaning
convincingcompelling
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Words with an opposite meaning
weakunpersuasive
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