cogency
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Definition of cogency
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Synonyms & Antonyms for cogency
Synonyms
authority, conclusiveness, convincingness, effectiveness, force, forcefulness, persuasion, persuasiveness, suasiveness
Antonyms
inconclusiveness, ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness
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Examples of cogency in a Sentence
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Rational cogency is set aside, replaced by a moving blend of unguarded possibility (could) and amorphous delicacy (cloud). — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Sonic frequency as art? Enter Steve Roden’s captivating prisms of color," 17 Aug. 2019 Traditionally, liberals have wanted to see politics debated without regard for the private lives of those in the fray — because personal details can distract from the cogency of the argument. — Andrew Sullivan, Daily Intelligencer, "We All Live on Campus Now," 9 Feb. 2018 Traditionally, liberals have wanted to see politics debated without regard for the private lives of those in the fray — because personal details can distract from the cogency of the argument. — Andrew Sullivan, Daily Intelligencer, "We All Live on Campus Now," 9 Feb. 2018 Pettibon’s way with words, somewhat like the poetry of John Ashbery, instills a conviction of cogency untethered to understanding. — The New Yorker, "Raymond Pettibon: A Pen of All Work," 31 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cogency.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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