Cogent Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkoʊdʒənt

KOH-jənt

UK

kˈəʊdʒənt

KOH-jənt

释义

If something is cogent, it is clear, logical, and very convincing, especially when describing an argument or reason.

用法与细微差别

"Cogent" is formal and mainly used for arguments, reasons, or presentations—describe speeches, essays, or debates as "cogent." Common collocations: "cogent argument," "cogent analysis," "cogent explanation." Not used for emotions or physical things.

• Spanish: convincente - sólido (argumento)
• Portuguese (BR): convincente - sólido (argumento)
• Portuguese (PT): convincente - sólido (argumento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 有说服力的
• Chinese (Traditional): 有說服力的
• Hindi: प्रभावशाली (तर्क)
• Arabic: مقنع
• Bengali: প্রবল (যুক্তি বা ব্যাখ্যার জন্য) - যুক্তিসংগত - স্পষ্ট
• Russian: убедительный - обоснованный (аргумент)
• Japanese: 説得力のある - 納得できる
• Vietnamese: thuyết phục - có lý lẽ vững chắc
• Korean: 설득력 있는 - 논리적인
• Turkish: inandırıcı - mantıklı - ikna edici
• Urdu: ٹھوس (دلیل یا وضاحت کے لیے) - مدلل
• Indonesian: meyakinkan - logis

例句

She gave a cogent argument in the debate.

basic

His explanation was cogent and easy to understand.

basic

Please make your reasons more cogent next time.

basic

The lawyer's cogent remarks changed the jury's mind.

natural

Her cogent analysis made everyone see the problem differently.

natural

I found his speech very cogent—it really made me think.

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