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cogency
This term describes a specific type of persuasive power that relies on internal logic and structural clarity rather than emotional appeal or rhetorical flourish. It suggests a seamless progression of thought where the conclusion feels inevitable because the premises are so solidly linked. It is most frequently encountered in formal, academic, or legal environments where the validity of a claim is scrutinized under strict logical standards.
As an abstract quality, this noun is uncountable. It refers to a state of being rather than a discrete object, meaning it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers. To quantify it, one must use modifiers such as "a degree of" or "a certain level of" cogency.
Meanings
Examples
The cogency of her argument left the board with no choice but to approve the merger.
I wonder if the cogency of my thesis is sufficient to pass the final review.
The lawyer lacked the cogency needed to sway the jury in such a complex case.
His speech was impressive, but it lacked the logical cogency required for a scientific paper.
His speech was impressive, but it lacked the logical cogency required for a scientific paper.
The cogency of the evidence presented in court was undeniable.
You need more cogency in your presentation if you want the investors to take you seriously.
Historians still debate the cogency of the claims made in the ancient manuscript.
The sheer cogency of his reasoning made it impossible to disagree.