cogency

[/ˈkoʊdʒənsi/]
noun
força persuasiva; poder de convencimento
1. The quality of being cogent; the power to convince or compel belief through clear, logical, and forceful argumentation
The cogency of her argument left no room for doubt.
A força persuasiva do argumento dela não deixou espaço para dúvidas.
2. The quality of being clear, logical, and convincing in presentation or reasoning
The judge was impressed by the cogency of the lawyer's evidence.
O juiz ficou impressionado com a clareza e o poder de convencimento das provas apresentadas pelo advogado.
The term 'cogency' is primarily used in formal, academic, legal, and rhetorical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It is more common in written discourse than in everyday speech. In Brazil, it is frequently used in judicial contexts, academic papers, and formal debates. In the USA, it appears frequently in legal briefs, philosophical discussions, and formal argumentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
persuasivenessconvincingnessforcepowerstrengthvaliditysoundness
Antonyms / Antônimos
weaknessfeeblenessunconvincingnessinvalidityunsoundness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força persuasiva; poder de convencimento
Most common usage in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
solidez do argumento
Often used in legal and business contexts
Portugal
força de persuasão; coerência
Similar formal usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

cogentcogentlyconvincepersuadeargumentlogic

Related Idioms & Phrases

with cogency - com força persuasiva
lack of cogency - falta de convencimento
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