Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being convincing or persuasive; the power to persuade or convince

“The lawyer’s argument had great cogency, making it impossible to refute.”

2. noun

The quality of being logical and well-organized; the quality of being coherent and systematic

“The cogency of the scientific theory was impressive, making it widely accepted.”

3. noun

The quality of being relevant or pertinent; the quality of being applicable or suitable

“The new data added cogency to the researcher’s hypothesis, making it more believable.”

4. verb

To make (something) convincing or persuasive

“The teacher cogently argued the importance of time management skills.”

5. verb

To make (something) logical and well-organized

“The writer cogently presented the facts, making it easy to understand the issue.”