co·gent [koh-juhnt]
adjective
1. convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling.
2. to the point; relevant; pertinent.
There were perfectly cogent reasons why he should be told of the mayor's impending return.
Origin:
1650–60; < Latin cōgent- (stem of cōgēns, present participle of cōgere to drive together, collect, compel), equivalent to cōg- ( co- co- + ag-, stem of agere to drive) + -ent- -ent
Related forms
co·gent·ly, adverb
The film makes its point cogently.
co·gen·cy, adverb
The film makes its point with cogency and force.
non·co·gent, adjective
non·co·gent·ly, adverb
un·co·gent, adjective
un·co·gent·ly, adverb
I've been reading lately... can you tell? :)
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