cogent

/ˈkə͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/adjective

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

Example sentences

“She made a cogent case for delaying the launch until testing was done.”
“The report offered cogent reasons for raising the minimum wage.”

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

Synonyms for cogent

convincing
compelling
persuasive
sound
forceful

Antonyms

weak
unconvincing

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