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Coherent: meaning, definitions and examples

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coherent

 

[ kəʊˈhɪərənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

conversation

logical and consistent

Synonyms

consistent, logical, rational

Examples of usage

  • It was difficult to follow his train of thought as he wasn't very coherent.
  • Her argument was so coherent that it convinced everyone in the room.
Context #2 | Adjective

writing

clear and easy to understand

Synonyms

clear, concise, understandable

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her coherent writing style that captivates readers.
  • The report was praised for its coherent structure and flow.

Translations

Translations of the word "coherent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coerente

🇮🇳 सुसंगत

🇩🇪 kohärent

🇮🇩 koheren

🇺🇦 послідовний

🇵🇱 spójny

🇯🇵 一貫した

🇫🇷 cohérent

🇪🇸 coherente

🇹🇷 tutarlı

🇰🇷 일관된

🇸🇦 متماسك

🇨🇿 koherentní

🇸🇰 koherentný

🇨🇳 连贯的

🇸🇮 koherenten

🇮🇸 samræmdur

🇰🇿 үйлесімді

🇬🇪 კოერენტული

🇦🇿 müqayisəli

🇲🇽 coherente

Etymology

The word 'coherent' originated from the Latin word 'cohaerentem', which means 'sticking together'. It entered the English language in the early 16th century. The concept of coherence has been studied in various fields, including linguistics, psychology, and philosophy, to understand the logical connections between ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,841 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.