Cogent — Defs

01 a. Compelling, in a physical sense; powerful.

1.
Compelling, in a physical sense; powerful.[Obs.]
“The cogent force of nature.” — Prior.
2.
Having the power to compel conviction or move the will; constraining; conclusive; forcible; powerful; not easily reasisted.
“No better nor more cogent reason.” — Dr. H. More.

“Proofs of the most cogent description.” — Tyndall.

“The tongue whose strains were cogent as commands, Revered at home, and felt in foreign lands.” — Cowper.