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coherent
/koʊˈhɪərənt/
logical and easy to understand
Her argument was coherent and well-structured.
Her explanation was clear and logically organized.
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
suffixEnglish Dictionary