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. ] 1. Compelling, in a physical sense; powerful. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The cogent force of nature. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Having the power to compel conviction or move the will; constraining; conclusive; forcible; powerful; not easily reasisted. [ 1913 Webster ]
No better nor more cogent reason. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
Proofs of the most cogent description. Tyndall. [ 1913 Webster ]
The tongue whose strains were cogent as commands, Revered at home, and felt in foreign lands. Cowper.
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