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Definition of cogent

cogent

/ˈkoʊ.dʒənt/
co · gent
Adverb:cogently
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cogent Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Clear, logical, and convincing (especially of an argument, reason, or case).

Example

"The defense attorney presented a cogent argument that persuaded the jury to acquit the defendant."

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• Nearby Words

cofound
cofounder
cog
cogent
cogently
cognac
cognition

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin cōgentem, the present participle of cōgere ('to drive together, compel'), formed from co- ('together') and agere ('to drive or act').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cogent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cogent
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