Перевод: с английского на русский

с русского на английский

cogent reason

Страницы
  • 1
  • 2

См. также в других словарях:

  • Cogent — Co gent, 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • cogent — [[t]ko͟ʊʤ(ə)nt[/t]] ADJ GRADED A cogent reason, argument, or example is strong and convincing. [FORMAL] There were perfectly cogent reasons why Julian Cavendish should be told of the Major s impending return. Syn: convincing Derived words:… …   English dictionary

  • cogent — [kō′jənt] adj. [L cogens, prp. of cogere, to collect < co , together + agere, to drive: see ACT1] forceful and to the point, as a reason or argument; compelling; convincing SYN. VALID cogently adv …   English World dictionary

  • reason — I n. cause, justification 1) to cite, give a reason 2) a cogent, compelling, convincing, plausible, sound, strong, urgent reason 3) a logical; personal; underlying; valid reason 4) every reason; (a) sufficient reason 5) a reason against; behind;… …   Combinatory dictionary

  • cogent — adjective Etymology: Latin cogent , cogens, present participle of cogere to drive together, collect, from co + agere to drive more at agent Date: 1659 1. having power to compel or constrain < cogent forces > 2. a …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • reason — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 cause/motive/justification; explanation of sth ADJECTIVE ▪ cogent, good, sound, strong ▪ compelling, convincing ▪ plausible …   Collocations dictionary

  • cogent — co|gent [ˈkəudʒənt US ˈkou ] adj formal [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: , present participle of cogere to drive together, collect , from co ( CO ) + agere to drive ] if a statement is cogent, it seems reasonable and correct cogent… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • cogent — adj. Cogent is used with these nouns: ↑argument, ↑reason, ↑summary …   Collocations dictionary

  • cogent — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. potent, forceful, convincing, persuasive, weighty, compelling. See power, vigor. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Persuasive] Syn. convincing, sound, forceful, compelling; see persuasive . 2. [Relevant]… …   English dictionary for students

  • Government involvement in the Terri Schiavo case — The legislative, executive, and judicial branches, of both the United States federal government and the State of Florida, were involved in the case of Terri Schiavo. In November 1998 Michael Schiavo, husband of Terri Schiavo, first sought… …   Wikipedia

  • Mill, John Stuart: Logic and metaphysics — J.S.Mill Logic and metaphysics John Skorupski ENLIGHTENMENT AND ROMANTICISM IN MILL’S PHILOSOPHY Mill’s importance as one of the major figures of nineteenth century politics and culture, and the current interest in him as a moral and political… …   History of philosophy

Поделиться ссылкой на выделенное

Прямая ссылка:
… Нажмите правой клавишей мыши и выберите «Копировать ссылку»