cogent

Meaning

1. Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
2. Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
3. Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.

Synonyms

convincing

persuasive

irrefutable

weighty

forceful

telling

impressive

incontestable

influential

irresistible

logical

plausible

powerful

reassuring

resistless

sleek

strong

suasive

unshakeable

valid

well-founded

demonstrative of

well-reasoned

good

👍

right-thinking

assertive

assuring

compelling

conclusive

forcible

Translations

overtuigend

überzeugend

convaincant

coerente

inandırıcı

convincente

ikna edici

convincente

zwingend

poderoso

convincente

persuasivo

αδιάσειστος

logique

irréfutable

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkəʊd͡ʒn̩t/

Etymology

From French cogent, from Latin cōgēns, present active participle of cōgō (“drive together, compel”), from cō + agō (“drive”).