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# cogent

adjective (cogent; more cogent)

«cogent» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

(formal) Clear, logical and convincing (a cogent argument, a cogent reason). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cogent/#m1)

### In the lessons

In debating, persuasive writing and exams, a cogent argument gives clear reasons and evidence that make people agree. It tells the reader an argument is strong and makes sense. Everyday English says «convincing» or «strong».

### Examples

- She gave a cogent argument for a longer lunch break. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cogent/#x1)
- The lawyer's case was clear and cogent. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cogent/#x2)
- Use evidence to make your essay cogent. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cogent/#x3)
- He had no cogent reason for being late. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cogent/#x4)
- The scientist presented cogent evidence for her theory. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cogent/#x5)
- A cogent speech uses facts, not just feelings. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cogent/#x6)

### Note

Formal. Say «KOH-junt». Adverb: cogently. Do not confuse with «cognitive» or «cog» (a tooth on a gear wheel).

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «cogent» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cogent/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«cogent» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/cogent.html) on Mova free.