C2adjectiveformalacademic
US/ˈkoʊ.dʒənt/
UK/ˈkəʊ.dʒənt/
clear, logical and convincing
In context
She made a cogent case for giving students more choice in what they study.
The examiner praised the essay for its cogent reasoning and clear structure.
Opponents of the plan have yet to offer a cogent alternative.
Words that go with cogent
adjective + noun
- cogent argumentThe book presents a cogent argument against standardized testing.
- cogent caseNobody has yet made a cogent case for the new tax.
- cogent reasonsThe committee gave cogent reasons for rejecting the proposal.
- cogent reasoningTop-band essays show cogent reasoning from start to finish.
- cogent analysisThe article offers a cogent analysis of the housing crisis.