cogency

co·gen·cy

noun \ˈkō-jən(t)-sē\

Definition of COGENCY

: the quality or state of being cogent

Examples of COGENCY

1. <the cogency of Thomas Paine's celebrated case for American independence>
2. <satirical comments of great cogency>

First Known Use of COGENCY

1667

Related to COGENCY

Synonyms: authority, conclusiveness, convincingness, effectiveness, force, forcefulness, persuasion, persuasiveness, suasiveness

Antonyms: inconclusiveness, ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness

Related Words: impact, might, power, punch, strength, weight; believability, credibility, soundness, validity; authoritativeness, definitiveness; influence, sway; appeal, seductiveness

Near Antonyms: invalidity, shakiness, unsoundness; feebleness, powerlessness, weakness

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