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cogency

American  
[koh-juhn-see] / ˈkoʊ dʒən si /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being convincing or persuasive.

    The cogency of the argument was irrefutable.


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Etymology

Origin of cogency

First recorded in 1680–90; cog(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

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I was reminded of the unorthodox style of Jane Bowles’ “In a Summer House,” a play I’m fond of but one you probably haven’t seen for reasons of cogency and coherence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

Tall, handsome and with a roguish charm, Bo seemed to enjoy the challenge, answering questions with wit and cogency.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2022

Her book has very little celebration in it, but it is a triumphant document of her refusal to be unseen, her ongoing dedication to cogency.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2022

As a result, White argues with cogency and passion, Hitchcock still “speaks with urgency to today’s audiences.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2021

He expounds his views fearlessly but modestly, with logical cogency.

From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling

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