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Illogical vs Cogent - What's the difference?

illogical | cogent |

As adjectives the difference between illogical and cogent

is that illogical is contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning while cogent is reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.

illogical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.
    • She gave me an illogical reply and left me standing there feeling confused.

    Derived terms

    * illogicality * illogically * illogicalness

    Synonyms

    * absurd * irrational * unreasoning * unsound

    Antonyms

    * logical

    See also

    * illogic

    cogent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
  • Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
  • Forcefully persuasive.
    • She presented a cogent argument, convincing her audience of the truth of her proposition.

    Derived terms

    * cogency