incoherent — expressed 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/
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
His incoherent ramblings about aliens, taxes, and pizza confused everyone at the meeting.
His incoherent argument lost the whole jury within minutes. (IN(not) + COHERENT(stuck together) = INCOHERENT → words or thoughts that don't connect logically)
His incoherent excuse was so apparent and transparent that even the kid saw through it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
in- (not) + co- (together) + haer- (stick/hold) + -ent (adjective suffix) = incoherent
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📝Examples
“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.”
“My cat's meowing at 3 AM is more coherent than his incoherent presentation.”
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