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incoherentexpressed in an unclear or confused way; difficult to understand

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: expressed in an unclear or confused way; difficult to understand

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/

Korean meaning: 일관성이 없는, 앞뒤가 맞지 않는, 혼란스러운

Korean pronunciation: 인코**히**어런트

Example Sentences

  • After staying up for 48 hours, his explanation became completely incoherent.
  • The drunk man's incoherent mumbling sounded like he was speaking alien language.
  • Her essay was so incoherent that the teacher couldn't figure out the main point.

incoherent

ADJECTIVE

//ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt//

expressed in an unclear or confused way; difficult to understand

incoherent concept
💡 Concept

A professor gives an incoherent presentation to confused students

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incoherent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From incoherent rambling to coherent teaching - wisdom is inherent!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootcoher
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'incohaerens', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'cohaerens' (sticking together, from 'cohaerere' meaning to stick or hold together). The word entered English in the 16th century.

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🎵Rhyme

coherentinherentadherent
coherent
inherent
adherent

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📝Examples

After staying up for 48 hours, his explanation became completely incoherent.

😄 Fun example

The drunk man's incoherent mumbling sounded like he was speaking alien language.

Her essay was so incoherent that the teacher couldn't figure out the main point.

😄 Fun example

My cat's meowing at 3 AM is more coherent than his incoherent presentation.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

confusedunclearmuddledgarbleddisjointed

Antonyms

coherentclearlogical

Related

inconsistentjumbledchaoticrambling