cogent
adjective/ˈkoʊdʒənt/
Frequency rank: #16,937 most common English word
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example sentence
Her cogent argument convinced even the most skeptical members of the committee.
Synonyms & related words
- convincing
- compelling
- persuasive
- logical
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