Meaning & use

cogent

adjective·Advanced

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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