cogent

/ˈkə͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/adjective

Clear, logical, and persuasive; supported by good evidence.

Example sentence

“She made a cogent case for delaying the launch until testing was done.”

Reserved almost entirely for arguments, reasons, and cases. A person is persuasive; their argument is cogent.

Related words

cogitateTo think about something carefully and deeply.coffeeA drink made by soaking roasted, ground coffee beans in hot water.cognizantKnowing about something; conscious of a fact or situation.coerceTo hold someone back or force them to act by using pressure, threats, or authority.coherentForming a connected, logical whole; holding together clearly.cockpitThe area at the front of an aircraft or spacecraft where the pilot sits and operates the controls.