COGENT

Meaning

Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French cogent, from Latin cōgēns, present active participle of cōgō (“drive together, compel”), from cō + agō (“drive”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

• 2025-07-30CAOGENT
• 2024-03-04GACENOT