No exact match translations found for 'cogent' in kannada.
Word 'cogent' in Other Languages
- cogent in Assamese অসমীয়া
- cogent in Bengali বাংলা
- cogent in Bodo बड़ो
- cogent in Dogri डोगरी
- cogent in English
- cogent in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- cogent in Hindi हिन्दी
- cogent in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- cogent in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- cogent in Konkani कोंकणी
- cogent in Maithili মৈথিলী
- cogent in Malayalam മലയാളം
- cogent in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- cogent in Marathi मराठी
- cogent in Nepali नेपाली
- cogent in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- cogent in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- cogent in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- cogent in Santali
- cogent in Sindhi سنڌي
- cogent in Tamil தமிழ்
- cogent in Telugu తెలుగు
- cogent in Urdu اُردُو
Cogent
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊ.dʒənt/ (American English), /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt/ (British English)
Definitions
- Clear, logical, and convincing in argument or reasoning.
- Compelling or persuasive, often used to describe speech or writing.
Usage Examples
- Her lawyer presented a cogent argument that convinced the jury.
- He provided cogent reasons for changing the company’s strategy.
- The article was well-researched and cogent in its conclusions.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "cogent-", the present participle of "cogere" meaning "to drive together, to compel," from "co-" (together) + "agere" (to drive).
Synonyms
- Persuasive
- Compelling
- Convincing
- Logical
- Rational
Antonyms
- Unconvincing
- Weak
- Illogical
- Unpersuasive
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Convincente | /kon-binˈθen.te/ |
| French | Convaincant | /kɔ̃.vɛ̃.kɑ̃/ |
| German | Überzeugend | /ˈyːbɐˌt͡sɔʏ̯ɡn̩t/ |
| Hindi | प्रभावशाली (Prabhavshali) | /pra-bhaav-shaa-lee/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 有说服力的 (yǒu shuō fú lì de) | /yoʊ ʃwɔː fʊː liː də/ |
| Japanese | 説得力のある (Settoku ryoku no aru) | /seʔt.to.ku rʲo.ku no a.ru/ |
| Russian | Убедительный | /u-bye-di-tyel'-nee-y/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt/
- American English: /ˈkoʊ.dʒənt/
- Australian English: /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt/
Historical Usage
The term "cogent" has been used in English since the late 17th century, mainly in legal and philosophical discourse to describe strong and compelling reasoning.
Cultural Nuances
Cogent reasoning is highly valued in academic, legal, and political discussions. In some cultures, directness in presenting cogent arguments is appreciated, while in others, a softer approach may be preferred.
More Information
Effective communication often requires cogent arguments to persuade audiences. Writers, debaters, and leaders strive for cogency to influence decisions and convey their points convincingly.