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# cogent

«cogent» in Mova's school dictionary: **Clear, logical and convincing (a cogent argument, a…** — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

### part of speech

adjective (cogent; more cogent)

### meaning for a pupil

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

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

### Trees and pragmatics

[Every meaning and example of «cogent» parsed by Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cogent/), each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.