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Meanings of cogent in English

Powerfully persuasive.

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Usage of cogent in English
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Policy debate in Ireland involves whipping up emotions rather than cogent debate.
The Irish Times
2
He then presents cogent arguments for voting Yes in the forthcoming referendum.
The Irish Times
3
On the contrary, it was argumentative, cogent in explanation and in rebuke.
Flames
4
The Institution of a Military Academy, is also recommended by cogent reasons.
The 5000 year leap: a miracle that changed the world
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But England had more cogent reasons for displeasure in the following year.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. / From the Acc...
6
I don't know if he is saying anything cogent about the priesthood.
The Guardian
7
Now please be silent unless you have a cogent point to make.
The Neutronium Alchemist
8
He explained to me his reasons, which were certainly simple and cogent.
The Lady of the Shroud
9
The style is fine and clear, the arguments close, cogent, and irresistible.
Lives of the English Poets / Gay, Thomson, Young, Gray, &c.
10
How nice that seemed, how uncomplicated, the cogent march of our friendship.
The Girls
11
The Duke was brief, but he was cogent and he was emphatic.
The Ramrodders: A Novel
12
His representations with respect to military laws and regulations were equally cogent.
Life of George Washington — Volume 01
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The young man stood stock-still while a cogent reaction swept over him.
A Man and His Money
14
The case put forward by the new body is both cogent and succinct.
The Irish Times
15
It also demonstrates their ability to defend their position in a cogent way.
The Irish Times
16
Sonia thinks it is a good speech, cogent and spoken from the heart.
The good son: a novel
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Cogent across language varieties
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