ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsCcogent
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cogent
Meaning: clear, logical, and convincing
cogent in a sentence
How cogent is used in real sentences:
She made a cogent argument for changing the policy.
She made a cogent argument for changing the policy.
“The finished report made a cogent case by aligning census records, interview dates, and recurring speech patterns.”
— from the passage Voices Across Generations
Synonyms for cogent
Other words for cogent — compelling, persuasive and convincing — carry the same meaning.
- compelling
- persuasive
- convincing
Antonyms of cogent
Words that mean the opposite of cogent:
- weak
- unconvincing
Where it comes from
From Latin cogere 'to drive together, compel'
Memory hook
COGENT — COG and gear together, fits perfectly.