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Synonyms for cogency
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : koh-juh n-see |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkoʊ dʒən si |
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Définition of cogency
Origin :- 1680s, from cogent + -cy.
- noun effectiveness
- Here, again, we have no desire to question the cogency of the argument.
- Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
- “You expect a cogency of conduct not usual in women,” said Marlow.
- Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
- They gave a cogency to the Article, which had escaped me at first.
- Extract from : « Apologia Pro Vita Sua » by John Henry Cardinal Newman
- (p. 044) There is a cogency in your argument that I have seldom met with.
- Extract from : « A Military Genius » by Sarah Ellen Blackwell
- Southampton, Sandys, and Ferrar answered with strength and cogency.
- Extract from : « Pioneers of the Old South » by Mary Johnston
- To them that picture of Somerset had all the cogency of direct vision.
- Extract from : « A Laodicean » by Thomas Hardy
- It must be read and studied to appreciate its beauty, scope, and cogency.
- Extract from : « The Catholic World. Volume II; Numbers 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. » by E. Rameur
- Last of all, it may be well to stop a moment to show the cogency of this evidence.
- Extract from : « Evolution » by Joseph Le Conte
- Belief has nothing to do with the cogency or worth of an argument.
- Extract from : « The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) » by Robert G. Ingersoll
- Mike admitted the cogency of the objection, and they agreed to be off.
- Extract from : « Beaumaroy Home from the Wars » by Anthony Hope
Antonyms for cogency
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