cogent
Collocations
5ADJ.
against, general, most
VERB + COGENT
constructed, deliver, presented, tell
COGENT + NOUN
argument, arguments, objections
PREP.
in, on
ADV.
properly
Definitions
adj
Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
We congratulate our correspondents on some very cogent reasoning, and shall have to watch our step even more carefully in future!
Clearly, the mere fact that some Emergentists may in practice have made use of invented examples in testing their theories does not tell against any cogent general objections they may have offered to such practice. What is needed is a decision on the methodological point, not just a cry of “You did it too!”.
Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.
The prosecution presented a cogent argument, convincing the jury of the defendant's guilt.
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6We congratulate our correspondents on some very cogent reasoning, and shall have to watch our step even more carefully in future!
WiktionaryClearly, the mere fact that some Emergentists may in practice have made use of invented examples in testing their theories does not tell against any cogent general objections they may have offered to
WiktionaryThe prosecution presented a cogent argument, convincing the jury of the defendant's guilt.
WiktionaryHis speech was a properly constructed and cogent argument, which – at least in my experience – feels like a complete rarity.
Tatoeba · #6069296It's not the most cogent argument.
Tatoeba · #9751061One of the most important skills a debater can have is to deliver cogent arguments in a clear manner.
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