| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adverb | 1. In a cogent manner; forcibly; convincingly; conclusively.[Websters]
2. In a conclusive or persuasive manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. In a strong, stout, stalwart, energetic or strenuous manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. In a powerful or muscular manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 5. In a hard, solid or substantial manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 6. In a potent, vigorous or violent manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 7. In a robust or stiff manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 8. In an intense or tough manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 9. In a rational or sane manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 10. Infrequently used adverbial inflection of the adjective cogent.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adjective Form (cogent) | 1. Powerfully persuasive; "a cogent argument".[Wordnet]. 2. Having the power to influence or convince; "a cogent analysis of the problem"; "potent arguments".[Wordnet]. 3. Compelling, in a physical sense; powerful.[Websters]. 4. Having the power to compel conviction or move the will; constraining; conclusive; forcible; powerful; not easily reasisted.[Websters]. 5. Being potent, forcible, forceful, powerful or puissant.[Eve - graph theoretic] 6. Being convincing or persuasive.[Eve - graph theoretic] 7. Being conclusive or decisive.[Eve - graph theoretic] 8. Being strong, pithy, emphatic, energetic or virile.[Eve - graph theoretic] 9. Being vigorous, lusty or robust.[Eve - graph theoretic] 10. Adjective base of the adverb cogently.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "COGENTLY" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1690. (references) |
Specialty Definition: COGENTLY
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Adverb] With urgent force; with powerful impulse; forcibly.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
| Wiktionary | [Adverb] In a cogent manner. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
