[ˈkəʊdʒ(ə)nt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
(e.g: they put forward cogent arguments for British membership)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin cogent- ‘compelling’, from the verb cogere, from co- ‘together’ + agere ‘drive’