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cogent in German

cogent in German is überzeugend, zwingend, schlagend — cogent means clear, logical and convincing enough that a reasonable person would be persuaded.

cogent in German

überzeugend
adj
Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
zwingend
adj
Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
überzeugend
adj
Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
schlagend
adj
Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.
stichhaltig
adj
Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.
überzeugend
adj
Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.

What does "cogent" mean?

  1. adjective Clear, logical and convincing enough that a reasonable person would be persuaded.
    "She gave a cogent explanation of why the scheme would not pay for itself."
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cogent in a sentence

  • She gave a cogent explanation of why the scheme would not pay for itself.
  • The judge found no cogent reason to depart from the guidelines.

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What is "cogent" in German?

"cogent" in German is überzeugend, zwingend, schlagend. cogent means: Clear, logical and convincing enough that a reasonable person would be persuaded.

How do you use "cogent" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a cogent explanation of why the scheme would not pay for itself." In German, "cogent" is überzeugend, zwingend, schlagend.

Are there other ways to say "cogent" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "cogent": überzeugend, zwingend, schlagend, stichhaltig.

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