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coherent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /koʊˈhɪrənt/ · UK /kəʊˈhɪərənt/

coherent means: Clear and easy to understand because the parts fit together in a sensible way.

adjective

CLEAR AND LOGICALB2

Clear and easy to understand because the parts fit together in a sensible way.

  • Your explanation is clear and coherent.
  • She turned her notes into a coherent report.
  • Can you give a coherent account of what happened?

Similar words: logical, clear, consistent

Opposites: incoherent

Common phrases: coherent argument, coherent explanation, coherent plan

SPEAKING CLEARLYC1

Able to speak in a clear, sensible way that others can understand.

  • He was tired but still coherent.
  • The patient became more coherent after resting.
  • Was she coherent enough to answer your questions?

Similar words: lucid, clearheaded

Opposites: incoherent

Common phrases: remain coherent, fully coherent, coherent enough

WORKING AS ONEC1

United and working well together because members share ideas or aims.

  • They formed a coherent team.
  • Shared goals helped create a coherent group.
  • The movement became less coherent as its members disagreed.

Similar words: united, cohesive

Opposites: divided

Common phrases: coherent group, coherent team, coherent movement

Questions about coherent

What does coherent mean?

Clear and easy to understand because the parts fit together in a sensible way.

What is coherent in other languages?

Türkçe: tutarlı · Español: coherente · Français: cohérent · Deutsch: schlüssig · Italiano: coerente · 日本語: 筋の通った

How do you pronounce coherent?

In American English /koʊˈhɪrənt/; in British English /kəʊˈhɪərənt/.

How do you use coherent in a sentence?

Your explanation is clear and coherent. She turned her notes into a coherent report.

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