Word meaning
cogent
adjective · KOH-jent
What does cogent mean?
Cogent means clear, logical, and convincing.
Cogent in a sentence
“She made a cogent case for a four-day work week.”
Synonyms for cogent
- convincing
- compelling
- persuasive
How to remember cogent
- Say it out loud a few times: KOH-jent.
- Write one sentence of your own using cogent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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