cogency

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Noun cogency has 2 senses

cogency - persuasive relevance
--₁ is a kind of relevance, relevancy
cogency, validity, rigor, rigour - the quality of being logically valid
--₂ is a kind of credibility, credibleness, believability

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Cogency

(noun)

Definition: The quality of being clear, logical, and convincing; the ability of an argument or idea to be persuasive and reasonable.

Sample sentence: The cogency of her argument convinced the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.

(noun)

Definition: The ability to be understood easily; clarity of expression.

Sample sentence: The cogency of the professor's lecture made the complex concept accessible to all students.

(adjective)

Definition: Having force or power to convince.

Sample sentence: The lawyer presented a cogency case, leaving no doubt in the jury's mind.

(adjective)

Definition: Strong or powerful.

Sample sentence: The cogency of her leadership style inspired her colleagues to work harder.