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The definition of cogent is something that is convincing or believable.

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An example of cogent is the idea that climate change is caused by the actions of humans.

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adjective

forceful and to the point, as a reason or argument; compelling; convincing

Origin: L cogens, prp. of cogere, to collect < co-, together + agere, to drive: see act

Related Forms:

cogently adverb

See cogent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning; convincing: a cogent argument. See Synonyms at valid.

Origin:

Origin: Latin cōgēns, cōgent-

Origin: , present participle of cōgere, to force

Origin: : co-, co-

Origin: + agere, to drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

coˈgen·cy (-jən-sē) noun

coˈgent·ly adverb

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