cogent
gb/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/ us/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/
C1
Inglés
meggyőző, nyomós, logikus, koherens
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
[a] cogent argument/case/reason/explanation
She presented a cogent argument for investing in public transport.
Meggyőző érveket sorakoztatott fel a tömegközlekedésbe való beruházás mellett.
The report offers cogent reasons to change the policy now.
A jelentés nyomós okokat hoz fel amellett, hogy most kell megváltoztatni a szabályozást.
His explanation was cogent enough to reassure the board.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He gave cogent reasons for his decision.
Nyomós okokkal indokolta a döntését.
That is a cogent argument.
Ez egy meggyőző érv.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse it with words about thinking (e.g., cognitive); cogent describes the strength of an argument, not the mental process itself.
Significado
convincing and persuasive
Colocaciones
a cogent argument
|a cogent case
|cogent reasons
|a cogent explanation
|cogent evidence
|a cogent point
|a cogent rationale
|a cogent analysis
|cogent criticism
|a cogent conclusion
Sinónimos
compelling (Emphasizes that it strongly grabs attention and is hard to ignore.)
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convincing (More general and common; less formal than cogent.)
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persuasive (Highlights the ability to influence opinions or decisions.)
Antónimos
unconvincing (Fails to make people believe the argument or claim.)
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weak (Lacking force or strong support in reasoning or evidence.)
Temas
communication
|thinking
|writing
|academia
|business
Definición
making you believe something because it is strong and persuasive
Able to persuade people that something is true or the best choice, especially because the reasons and evidence are strong.
C1
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
[a] cogent explanation/account/analysis
Her essay is concise and cogent, with each paragraph building on the last.
Az esszéje tömör és logikus felépítésű, minden bekezdés az előzőre épül.
The lawyer gave a cogent account of what happened that night.
Az ügyvéd világos, logikus beszámolót adott arról, mi történt azon az éjszakán.
They asked for a cogent analysis rather than a list of opinions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please write a cogent explanation.
Kérlek, írj egy világos, logikus magyarázatot.
His answer was cogent and easy to follow.
A válasza logikus és könnyen követhető volt.
Error frecuente:
Don’t use cogent just to mean 'clear' (like clear handwriting); it usually describes clear reasoning in speech or writing.
Significado
clear and logically reasoned
Colocaciones
a cogent explanation
|a cogent account
|cogent reasoning
|a cogent analysis
|a cogent summary
|a cogent narrative
|a cogent critique
|a cogent framework
|a cogent interpretation
|a cogent presentation
Sinónimos
coherent (Stresses that the parts fit together without confusion.)
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well-reasoned (Directly emphasizes careful logic and justification.)
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logical (Focuses on correct reasoning, sometimes without the idea of persuasiveness.)
Antónimos
incoherent (Not clearly connected or understandable.)
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illogical (Not following sound reasoning.)
Temas
communication
|thinking
|writing
|academia
Definición
clear and logical, so it is easy to understand
Clearly expressed and logically organized, so that the reasoning is easy to follow.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
cogent
AFI
GB/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/
US/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/
Sílabas y acento
co - gent (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (co)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: cogent
Familia de palabras
Core family
cogently
adverb C1
Related words
cogency
noun
Expresiones
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