cogency
[koh-juh n-see]
- the quality or state of being convincing or persuasive: The cogency of the argument was irrefutable.
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Origin of cogency
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Related Words
bearing, strength, force, conviction, power, point, punch, validity, pertinence, connection, potency, forcefulness, relevance, concernExamples from the Web for cogency
Contemporary Examples
Unfortunately, Vermeulen lacked an air of cogency, most likely due to nerves, and was not as convincing.
I have attended a few of his talks, which are blessed with cogency, wit, and deeply researched and clearly presented arguments.
Burke would have agreed entirely, and admired the cogency of so few words.
Historical Examples
Here, again, we have no desire to question the cogency of the argument.
Understanding the ScripturesFrancis McConnell
“You expect a cogency of conduct not usual in women,” said Marlow.
ChanceJoseph Conrad
They gave a cogency to the Article, which had escaped me at first.
Apologia Pro Vita SuaJohn Henry Cardinal Newman
(p. 044) There is a cogency in your argument that I have seldom met with.
A Military GeniusSarah Ellen Blackwell
Southampton, Sandys, and Ferrar answered with strength and cogency.
Pioneers of the Old SouthMary Johnston
Word Origin and History for cogency
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper