
cogent
/ˈkoʊdʒənt/
clear, logical, and convincing
cogent in a sentence
“She presented a cogent argument for reform.”
Origin of cogent
Latin cogent- (compelling), from cogere (to drive together, compel), from co- (together) + agere (to drive)
Related Words
compelling
evoking interest or attention in an irresistible way
tenable
able to be maintained or defended against attack
irrefutable
impossible to deny or disprove
contentious
causing or likely to cause disagreement
aphorism
a pithy observation containing a general truth
maxim
a short statement expressing a general truth