Definition of COGENT

cogent

Adjective Satellite

  • powerfully persuasive
    • "a cogent argument"

Adj

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

Adjective

  • Clear, logical, and very convincing.

Examples

  • A COGENT argument for playing a seven-letter word can often sway undecided teammates.
  • The prosecution presented a cogent argument, convincing the jury of the defendant's guilt.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 9

cogent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cogent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cogent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

cogent: valid Words With Friends Word