Cogency
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkəʊd͡ʒənsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cogency is a noun meaning The state of being cogent; the characteristic or quality of being reasonable and persuasive.
Meaning
The state of being cogent; the characteristic or quality of being reasonable and persuasive.
Example Sentences
All the enchantment of fancy, and all the cogency of argument, are employed to recommend to the reader his real interest.
A philosophic study of the development of philosophies should be content to seek out the bases and cogencies of philosophies rather than engage upon a nostalgic search for sympathetic doctrines.
Word Forms
- cogencies
Synonyms for cogency
Depending on context, synonyms include rigour, validity, rigor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include validity, rigor, rigour, persuasiveness, force, strength.
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