Cogent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkō-jənt/ co·gent

Meaning & Definition of Cogent

Cogent (adjective)

  1. appealing forcibly to the mind or reason, convincing
  2. pertinent, relevant
  3. having power to compel or constrain

Cogent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having the power to persuade

    "the results of the DNA fingerprinting were the most cogent evidence for acquittal"

    similar: compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling
    related: authoritative, definitive, sound, valid, well-founded, important, significant, weighty, material, pertinent, relevant
    opposite: inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive
    near: groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, immaterial, irrelevant, feeble, weak

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cogent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cogent:

compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cogent

Words with the opposite meaning of Cogent:

inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive

Related Words for Cogent

authoritative, definitive, sound, valid, well-founded, important, significant, weighty, material, pertinent, relevant

Near Antonyms of Cogent

groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, immaterial, irrelevant, feeble, weak

Word Forms of Cogent

Derived words: cogently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Cogent

borrowed from Latin cōgent-, cōgens, present participle of cōgere "to drive together, gather, compress, force, compel," from co-, variant before a vowel and h of com- com- + agere "to drive (cattle), be in motion, do" agent

First known use: 1659

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cogent

Frequently Asked Questions about Cogent

What does "Cogent" mean?

"Cogent" means appealing forcibly to the mind or reason, convincing. As an adjective, it is defined as: appealing forcibly to the mind or reason, convincing.

What is another word for "Cogent"?

Other words for "Cogent" include compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive and satisfying. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cogent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cogent"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cogent". Common alternatives include compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong and telling.

What is the opposite of "Cogent"?

Antonyms of "Cogent" include inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing and unpersuasive. Near antonyms include groundless, invalid, shaky and unfounded.

How do you use "Cogent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cogent" in a sentence: "the results of the DNA fingerprinting were the most cogent evidence for acquittal".

Is "Cogent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cogent" is an adjective.

Is "Cogent" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Cogent" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Cogent"?

"Cogent" is pronounced /ˈkō-jənt/ and divided into syllables as co·gent.