Word of the Day 11.18.08

cogent

co·gent (kjnt)

adj.

Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning; convincing: a cogent argument. See Synonyms at valid.

[Latin cgns, cgent-, present participle of cgere, to force : co-, co- + agere, to drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]

cogen·cy (-jn-s) n.

cogent·ly adv.

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cogent

adjective convincing, strong, powerful, effective, compelling, urgent, influential, potent, irresistible, compulsive, forceful, conclusive, weighty, forcible

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