cogent

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Cogent' describes a point or argument that's clear and strong, and convinces people to believe it. If you want to persuade someone, it's helpful to have cogent reasoning.

Examples in Different Contexts

In storytelling, a 'cogent' narrative captivates the audience with its clarity and persuasiveness. A scriptwriter might comment, 'The protagonist's dilemma is presented in such a cogent manner that the audience instantly sympathizes.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Our client is unsure about the effectiveness of the visual language we're proposing. Let's validate our creative choices.

Response:

True, we'll need cogent evidence to justify our creative decisions.

Business

Scenario:

The board is skeptical about our new initiative. We might need to represent it with solid evidence.

Response:

I agree, a cogent argument supported by data would make our case stronger.