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Cogent
KOH-junt adjective
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
Her cogent argument changed the direction of the meeting.
Use it when
Use cogent for arguments, explanations, reasons, and analysis that persuades through clarity.
Etymology
From Latin cogere, meaning to drive together or compel.
Memory cue
A cogent point compels because its parts fit tightly together.
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