Word:
CogentStatus:
AdjectiveMeaning:
Very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believeExamples:
1) Having power to compel or constrain (cogent forces)
2) Appealing forcibly to the mind and reason: convincing (cogent evidence)
3) Pertinent, relevant (a cogent analysis)Sentence:
The results of the DNA fingerprinting were the most cogent evidence for acquittal.Origin:
From Latin cogens which means 'to drive together'.First use:
1659Synonyms:
compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, tellingAntonyms:
inconclusive, uncompelling, indecisive, ineffective, unconvincing, dissuasive, vague, muddled, weak******
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