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   Cogent , a. [L. cogens, p. pr. of cogere to drive together, to force; co- + agere to drive. See Agent, a., and cf. Coact to force, Coagulate, p. a.]
   Compelling, in a physical sense; powerful. [Obs.]
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   The cogent force of nature.
   Prior.
   
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   Having the power to compel conviction or move the will; constraining; conclusive; forcible; powerful; not easily resisted.
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   No better nor more cogent reason.
   Dr. H. More.
   
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   Proofs of the most cogent description.
   Tyndall.
   
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   The tongue whose strains were cogent as commands,
   Revered at home, and felt in foreign lands.
   Cowper.
   Syn. -- Forcible; powerful; potent; urgent; strong; persuasive; convincing; conclusive; influential.
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