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Word of the Day 8/25/13
Cogent (adjective)
co·gent [koh-juhnt]
adjective
1. convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling.
2. to the point; relevant; pertinent.
Origin: 1650–60; < Latin cōgent- (stem of cōgēns, present participle of cōgere to drive together, collect, compel), equivalent to cōg- ( co- co- + ag-, stem of agere to drive) + -ent- -ent
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
co·gent [koh-juhnt]
adjective
1. convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling.
2. to the point; relevant; pertinent.
Origin: 1650–60; < Latin cōgent- (stem of cōgēns, present participle of cōgere to drive together, collect, compel), equivalent to cōg- ( co- co- + ag-, stem of agere to drive) + -ent- -ent
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
H50: Danny reminds Steve how to write his reports
“Yes the reports need to be detailed, but get right to the point. Keep all the other details in your notes. At trial, you’ll have your notes to refresh your memory,” Danny explained with a sigh. He looked at Steve, “I bet you do this so I’ll write the reports for you, don’t you?”
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