Word meaning
coherent
adjective · koh-HEER-ent
What does coherent mean?
Coherent means logical and consistent; able to speak clearly.
Coherent in a sentence
“The essay presents a coherent argument from start to finish.”
Synonyms for coherent
- logical
- consistent
- clear
Where does coherent come from?
From Latin cohaerere, "to stick together."
How to remember coherent
- Say it out loud a few times: koh-HEER-ent.
- Write one sentence of your own using coherent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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