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SuperESL Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Cogent
Hi,
Often the adjective 'cogent' is used to describe an argument, meaning that it is persuasive or convincing. I was wondering if its meaning can be stretched a bit to mean "clear and irrefutable," say. in "the truth of this observation comes through cogently if one inspects the three cases in question." Would this example be acceptable to you?
Thank you.
Often the adjective 'cogent' is used to describe an argument, meaning that it is persuasive or convincing. I was wondering if its meaning can be stretched a bit to mean "clear and irrefutable," say. in "the truth of this observation comes through cogently if one inspects the three cases in question." Would this example be acceptable to you?
Thank you.
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No, to me that stretches the word a little too far. I'd just say eg very clearly. Clive
- No, to me that stretches the word a little too far.
- I'd just say eg very clearly.
- Clive
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No, to me that stretches the word a little too far.
I'd just say eg very clearly.
Clive
I'd just say eg very clearly.
Clive
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