Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cogent
adjective
/ˈkoʊ.dʒənt/
Definition
Clear, logical, and convincing; appealing to reason or intellect.
Examples
- Her cogent analysis of the situation made it easy for everyone to understand why changes needed to be made.
- The lawyer presented a cogent case that convinced the jury.
- His cogent reasoning was instrumental in persuading the committee to approve the project.
Meaning
A cogent argument or presentation is one that is lucid and persuasive, making it easy to understand and accept the point being made.
Synonyms
- persuasive
- convincing
- compelling
- logical
- reasonable
