cogent

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/ˈkoʊdʒənt/

adjective
intellectually convincing

cogent in a sentence

  • “Even the most cogent argument should be backed by statistics.”
  • “The cogent reasons presented were hard to dispute.”
  • “Her cogent explanation quickly clarified the issue for everyone.”

What does “cogent” mean?

cogent (adjective) means intellectually convincing. It is pronounced /ˈkoʊdʒənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "cogent" mean?
cogent (adjective) means: intellectually convincing
How do you pronounce "cogent"?
"cogent" is pronounced /ˈkoʊdʒənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "cogent" in a sentence?
Here is "cogent" used in a sentence: Even the most cogent argument should be backed by statistics.

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