Synonyms for cogency
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The state of being cogent; the characteristic or quality of being reasonable and persuasive.
Forms
- Plural
- cogencies → validities, rigors, strengths, forces…
Example sentences
- strength I have underestimated the strength of my opponent.
- validity Verify the institution's accreditation validity.
- rigor We learn to die with a constant rigor throughout a lifetime.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cogency | falling | |
| strength | steady | |
| validity | falling | |
| rigor | rising | |
| persuasiveness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- power2, force1, rigor2
- 6 letters
- rigour
- 8 letters
- strength1, validity4
- 14 letters
- persuasiveness4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (power2 = 2 syllables).