Ingles

cogent

gb/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/ us/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective formal C1 property
1

convincing and persuasive

making you believe something because it is strong and persuasive

Padron ng paggamit: [a] cogent argument/case/reason/explanation
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse it with words about thinking (e.g., cognitive); cogent describes the strength of an argument, not the mental process itself.
Mga kasingkahulugan
compelling (Emphasizes that it strongly grabs attention and is hard to ignore.) | convincing (More general and common; less formal than cogent.) | persuasive (Highlights the ability to influence opinions or decisions.)
Mga kasalungat
unconvincing (Fails to make people believe the argument or claim.) | weak (Lacking force or strong support in reasoning or evidence.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
communication |thinking |writing |academia |business
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Padron ng paggamit: [a] cogent explanation/account/analysis
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t use cogent just to mean 'clear' (like clear handwriting); it usually describes clear reasoning in speech or writing.
Mga kasingkahulugan
coherent (Stresses that the parts fit together without confusion.) | well-reasoned (Directly emphasizes careful logic and justification.) | logical (Focuses on correct reasoning, sometimes without the idea of persuasiveness.)
Mga kasalungat
incoherent (Not clearly connected or understandable.) | illogical (Not following sound reasoning.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
communication |thinking |writing |academia
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Please write a cogent explanation.
  • His answer was cogent and easy to follow.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
cogent
IPA
GB/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/
US/kˈoʊd͡ʒənt/
Mga pantig at diin
co - gent (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (co)
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Adjective
  • Base: cogent
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Core family
cogently adverb C1
Related words
cogency noun
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