coherent

/koʊˈhɪərənt/
adjectiveIntermediate💡 logical and easy to understand
general

Logically consistent and easy to follow

The professor's lecture was coherent and engaging.

The professor's lecture was clear and logically organized.

His speech lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.

His speech was disorganized and difficult to understand.

💡

Often used to describe writing, speech, or arguments that are well-structured and easy to follow.

Collocations

coherent argumenta well-structured and logical argumentcoherent narrativea story or explanation that is logically organizedcoherent explanationa clear and logically consistent explanation

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'coherent' to describe things that are logically consistent and easy to follow, such as arguments, explanations, or narratives.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'cohaerens', present participle of 'cohaerere' meaning 'to stick together', from 'co-' (together) + 'haerere' (to stick).

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe writing, speech, or arguments that are well-structured and easy to follow. Can also describe physical substances that stick together.

Word Breakdown

co-
together
prefix
+
-herent
sticking
suffix
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