Cogency - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Cogency :  (noun)
1: persuasive relevance
2: the quality of being logically valid [syn: validity, rigor, rigour]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Cogency : \Co"gen*cy\, n. [See Cogent.] The quality of being cogent; power of compelling conviction; conclusiveness; force.

An antecedent argument of extreme cogency. --J. H. Newman.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Cogency

Cogency: Break-ins, bacon and other mystery meets http://bit.ly/7KqniR
Cogency: nice little grouping of electronics gifts including an advanced hi-def camcorder the size of a cell phone http://bit.ly/17TNUU
Cogency: Great little store for all things Twilight / New Moon http://bit.ly/3MPZ1B
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