Cohere: meaning, definitions and examples

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cohere

 

[ koสŠหˆhษชr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

logical connection

To cohere means to stick together or to be logically consistent. It is often used in discussions about ideas, arguments, or theories that exhibit a clear, logical structure. When elements cohere, they form a unified whole that is coherent and comprehensible. This term can also refer to materials that physically bond together. Cohesion is essential for various fields, including science, philosophy, and communication.

Synonyms

adhere, bond, stick, unite

Examples of usage

  • The ideas in her essay did not cohere well.
  • Water molecules tend to cohere due to hydrogen bonding.
  • For a successful argument, all points must cohere logically.
  • The project failed because the team members couldn't cohere their efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "cohere" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coerir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคœเฅเคŸ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kohรคrent sein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkoherensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะทะณะพะดะถัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spajaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ€่ฒซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cohรฉrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coherir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyum saฤŸlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‘์ง‘ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู…ุงุณูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koherovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koherovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡่š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koherentirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samrรฆmast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ั–ะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uyฤŸunlaลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coherir

Etymology

The word 'cohere' originates from the Latin term 'cohaerere,' which means 'to stick together.' This Latin root is composed of 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'haerere,' meaning 'to stick.' The transition of 'cohere' into the English language occurred in the late 16th century, aligning with the development of scientific and philosophical discussions that required precise terminology. As the Enlightenment unfolded in the 18th century, the concept of coherence gained traction, particularly in the realms of logic and rhetoric, as scholars sought to understand how ideas could connect meaningfully. Over time, 'cohere' began to be widely used in both academic and everyday contexts to describe not only physical properties but also the relationships between thoughts, ideas, and elements in various fields. Its usage continues to evolve, especially in disciplines such as psychology, where coherency impacts the perception and understanding of concepts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,281, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.