The quality of being clear, logical, and convincing; the power to compel belief through reasoned argument. Refers to the compelling force of logic or evidence.
From Latin 'cogentia,' from 'cogere' meaning 'to drive together' or 'to compel,' composed of 'co-' (together) and 'agere' (to drive). The word emphasizes how good arguments drive points together compellingly.
Think 'co-' (together) + 'agency' (action) - cogency is when all your evidence acts together to create a compelling argument! It's the mental equivalent of a perfectly coordinated team.
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