Antonyms for cogency

Grammar : Noun

Spell : koh-juh n-see

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkoʊ dʒən si

Definition of cogency

Origin : 1680s, from cogent + -cy.

noun effectiveness

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for cogency

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019