coherent — logical and consistent; able to speak clearly and logically
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: logical and consistent; able to speak clearly and logically
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊˈhɪrənt/
Example Sentences
- After three cups of coffee, my professor finally became coherent enough to explain quantum physics.
- The witness gave a coherent account of the accident.
- My roommate's excuse for eating my pizza wasn't very coherent at 3 AM.
coherent
ADJECTIVE[/koʊˈhɪrənt/]
logical and consistent; able to speak clearly and logically
Her coherent argument connected every point into one clear conclusion.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cohaerens', the present participle of 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick together'. This comes from the prefix 'co-' (together) and 'haerere' (to stick or adhere).
Breakdown
co- (together) + haerere (to stick/adhere) + -ent (adjective suffix) = coherent
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After three cups of coffee, my professor finally became coherent enough to explain quantum physics.”
“The witness gave a coherent account of the accident.”
“My roommate's excuse for eating my pizza wasn't very coherent at 3 AM.”
“The company needs a more coherent marketing strategy.”
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