COGENCY

cogency, validity, rigor, rigour

(noun) the quality of being valid and rigorous

cogency

(noun) persuasive relevance

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

cogency (countable and uncountable, plural cogencies)

The state of being cogent; the characteristic or quality of being reasonable and persuasive.

Source: Wiktionary


Co"gen*cy, n. Etym: [See Cogent.]

Definition: The quality of being cogent; power of compelling conviction; conclusiveness; force. An antecedent argument of extreme cogency. J. H. Newman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 June 2024

AUDACIOUS

(adjective) invulnerable to fear or intimidation; “audacious explorers”; “fearless reporters and photographers”; “intrepid pioneers”


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