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coherent

/koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/adjective3 syllables

Coherent means: marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts.

Synonyms for coherent8

adjective, as in marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

consistent, logical, ordered, seamless, rational

adjective, as in capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner

logical, lucid, rational

adjective, as in sticking together

tenacious, adhesive

Opposites of coherent

incoherent

What does coherent mean?4

adjective

1

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts“a coherent argument”

2

capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner“a lucid thinker”

3

sticking together“two coherent sheets”

4

(physics) of waves having a constant phase relation

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with coherent?2

three syllables

inherent

four syllables

incoherent
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Coherent in a sentence

  • A text could be coherent but not cohesive, and vice versa.Jesse
  • If the text doesn't make sense, it isn't coherent.unknown
  • Our tax system is still without coherent philosophy.al_ex_an_der
  • Cultures have a coherent view of the world.unknown
  • The argument is rigorous and coherent but ultimately unconvincing.darinmex
  • The memory we used to share is no longer coherent.unknown
  • Lorenzo was drunk and not coherent at all.Amastan
  • The two sentences are both coherent.konkorde

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