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Coherent
Logical and consistent; well-organized so that all parts fit together to form a clear, unified whole.
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Imagine This
Imagine a well-constructed argument like a neatly stitched quilt: each idea connects to the next, and the overall picture is a single, clear image.
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Sounds Like
koh-HEER-uhnt
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Looks Like
Looks like: cohere (root verb) or cohesive
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Remember This
From Latin cohaerent-, meaning 'sticking together,' cohere means to hold together in a logical, unified way.
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Other Forms
cohereverb
coherencenoun
coherentlyadverb
incoherentadjective
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Connect With
logical, organized, cohesive, clear, rational
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Note
Use coherent to describe thoughts, explanations, or narratives that flow logically. It does not mean completely comprehensive or perfect; for that, you might use 'thorough' or 'comprehensive' instead.
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Examples
- Her thesis presented a coherent argument with each point supporting the main claim.
- The essay was coherent from introduction to conclusion, with smooth transitions between ideas.
Synonyms
logicalcohesiveconsistentlucidintelligible
Antonyms
incoherentdisjointedambiguous
Etymology
From Latin cohaerent-, from co- ('together') + haerēre ('to stick').
Mnemonic
COHERENT = Clear, Organized, Harmonious, Explanatory, Rational, Neatly-Tied. Each letter stands for a trait of a well-constructed argument.
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