Definitions for cogency

cogency co·gen·cy

Spelling: [koh-juh n-see]
IPA: /ˈkoʊ dʒən si/

Cogency is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 89 anagrams from letters in cogency (ccegnoy).

Definitions for cogency

noun

  1. the quality or state of being convincing or persuasive:

Origin of cogency

First recorded in 1680-90; cog(ent) + -ency

Examples for cogency

To them that picture of Somerset had all the cogency of direct vision.

Southampton, Sandys, and Ferrar answered with strength and cogency.

They gave a cogency to the Article, which had escaped me at first.

Unfortunately, Vermeulen lacked an air of cogency, most likely due to nerves, and was not as convincing.

“You expect a cogency of conduct not usual in women,” said Marlow.

I have attended a few of his talks, which are blessed with cogency, wit, and deeply researched and clearly presented arguments.

(p. 044) There is a cogency in your argument that I have seldom met with.

It must be read and studied to appreciate its beauty, scope, and cogency.

Burke would have agreed entirely, and admired the cogency of so few words.

Here, again, we have no desire to question the cogency of the argument.

Word Value for cogency
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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