cogent

[koh-juhnt] / ˈkoʊ dʒənt /

ADJECTIVE

effective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compelling convincing forceful persuasive telling weighty

WEAK

apposite apt conclusive consequential convictive fitting forcible inducing influential irresistible justified meaningful momentous pertinent potent powerful puissant relevant satisfactory satisfying significant solid sound strong suasive urgent valid well-grounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ineffective unimportant

WEAK

impotent invalid weak

Example Sentences

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Cherry pits, like peach leaves and apple seeds, contain minute amounts of cyanogens, compounds that can produce the poison cyanide.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2011

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