cogent
clear and convincing
Roots
Other words with the ag / act root
- act: to do something
- action: the act or process of doing something
- agency: ability to act or an organization
- agenda: a list of things to be done
- agent: a person or thing that acts
- agitate: to stir up or drive into motion
- castigate: to criticize or punish severely
- castigation: severe criticism or punishment
A cogent argument drives its pieces together until the mind can follow the force.
Her cogent explanation turned a confusing rule into three clear steps.