cogent
gb/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/ us/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/
C1
Inggeris
Makna
0 makna
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
convincing and persuasive
making you believe something because it is strong and persuasive
Corak penggunaan:
[a] cogent argument/case/reason/explanation
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse it with words about thinking (e.g., cognitive); cogent describes the strength of an argument, not the mental process itself.
Sinonim
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.)
Antonim
unconvincing (Fails to make people believe the argument or claim.)
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weak (Lacking force or strong support in reasoning or evidence.)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
communication
|thinking
|writing
|academia
|business
Contoh
- She presented a cogent argument for investing in public transport.
- The report offers cogent reasons to change the policy now.
- His explanation was cogent enough to reassure the board.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- He gave cogent reasons for his decision.
- That is a cogent argument.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
clear and logically reasoned
clear and logical, so it is easy to understand
Corak penggunaan:
[a] cogent explanation/account/analysis
Kesilapan biasa:
Don’t use cogent just to mean 'clear' (like clear handwriting); it usually describes clear reasoning in speech or writing.
Sinonim
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.)
Antonim
incoherent (Not clearly connected or understandable.)
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illogical (Not following sound reasoning.)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
communication
|thinking
|writing
|academia
Contoh
- Her essay is concise and cogent, with each paragraph building on the last.
- The lawyer gave a cogent account of what happened that night.
- They asked for a cogent analysis rather than a list of opinions.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Please write a cogent explanation.
- His answer was cogent and easy to follow.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
cogent
IPA
GB/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/
US/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/
Suku kata dan tekanan
co - gent (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (co)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: cogent
Keluarga kata
Core family
cogently
adverb C1
Related words
cogency
noun
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