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cogency

[ koh-juhn-see ]

noun

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

    The cogency of the argument was irrefutable.



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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of cogency1

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

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The play echoes this ever-important sentiment but with far less cogency on an American stage.

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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.

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Fuller, who died last fall, created such an impressive range of Black and white humanity in “A Soldier’s Play†that the work has lost none of its cogency and sting.

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The surprising cogency of the words offered a telling peek into the conservative worldview.

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

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