COGENT in a Sentence

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Example sentences for COGENT, such as:

1. He produced cogent reasons for the change of policy.
2. Mr. Gradgrind did not seem favourably impressed by these cogent remarks.
3. But the last term of the definition is still more cogent, as coupled with the first.
4. And by the soundest commentators this has ever been held a cogent argument in such matters.
5. Caesar gave way before such cogent reasoning, and the cardinals were consequently invited to dinner.

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 Meanings and Examples of COGENT
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
cogent
 a.  reasonable and convincing; based on evidence; forcefully persuasive
Classic Sentence:
1  But the last term of the definition is still more cogent, as coupled with the first.
Moby Dick By Herman Melville
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 32. Cetology.
2  And by the soundest commentators this has ever been held a cogent argument in such matters.
Moby Dick By Herman Melville
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 90. Heads or Tails.
3  This is a cogent vice thou hast here, carpenter; let me feel its grip once.
Moby Dick By Herman Melville
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 108. Ahab and the Carpenter.
4  Caesar gave way before such cogent reasoning, and the cardinals were consequently invited to dinner.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 18. The Treasure.
5  Mr. Gradgrind did not seem favourably impressed by these cogent remarks.
Hard Times By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: CHAPTER IV
Example Sentence:
1  There were perfectly cogent reasons why Julian Cavendish should be told of the Major's impending return.
2  He produced cogent reasons for the change of policy.
3  It was inevitable that David chose to go to Harvard: he had several cogent reasons for doing so, including a full-tuition scholarship.