Cogences

/ˈkoʊdʒənsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cogence; multiple instances or types of compelling force or convincing power in arguments.

Etymology

Plural of cogence from Latin 'cogentia'. A rare plural form reflecting the even rarer singular use of cogence over cogency.

Kelly Says

Finding 'cogences' in actual use is nearly impossible—it's the kind of perfectly regular plural that English allows but nobody actually uses, a ghost form that exists in grammatical space but not in real language.

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