cogency (Meaning)
cogency (n)
persuasive relevance
the quality of being valid and rigorous
cogency (n.)
The quality of being cogent; power of compelling conviction; conclusiveness; force.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cogency
Synonyms:
- punch
- authoritativeness
- sway
- seductiveness
- believability
- weight
- definitiveness
- suasiveness
- influence
- might
- appeal
- impact
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word cogency
persuasive relevance, the quality of being valid and rigorousThe quality of being cogent; power of compelling conviction; conclusiveness; force.
strength, validity, conclusiveness, authority, persuasiveness,effectiveness, convincingness,credibility, soundness, forcefulness
unsoundness, inconclusiveness, ineffectuality, invalidity, ineffectuality, invalidity, unsoundness, inconclusiveness, ineffectiveness,ineffectiveness
The cogency of his argument persuaded even the staunchest skeptics.
Her essay lacked cogency, failing to present a clear and convincing thesis.
The cogency of the evidence presented in court left no doubt about the defendant's guilt.
The professor praised the cogency of the student's analysis, noting its logical coherence.
