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   Co·her·ent

   /kōˈhirənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent: "they failed to develop a coherent economic strategy"
   • ▪ (of a person) able to speak clearly and logically: "she was lucid and coherent and did not appear to be injured"
   • 2. united as or forming a whole: "divided into a number of geographically coherent kingdoms"
   • 3. (of waves) having a constant phase relationship.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘logically related to’): from Latin cohaerent- ‘sticking together’, from the verb cohaerere (see cohere).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › coherentCoherent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 28, 2024 · The meaning of COHERENT is logically or aesthetically ordered or integrated : consistent. How to use coherent in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOHERENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOHERENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   coherent. If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way. When she calmed down, she was more coherent (= able to speak clearly and be understood).

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   adjective logically connected; consistent: a coherent argument. having a natural or due agreement of parts; harmonious: a coherent design. cohering; sticking together: a coherent mass of sticky candies.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › coherentCoherent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner. “she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident”. synonyms: logical, lucid. rational. consistent with or based on or using reason. adjective. sticking together. “two coherent sheets”. synonyms: tenacious.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcoherent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   coherent. adjective. /kəʊˈhɪərənt/. /kəʊˈhɪrənt/. (of ideas, thoughts, arguments, etc.) logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear. a coherent narrative/account/explanation. a coherent policy for the transport system. Extra Examples. Topics Language c1.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOHERENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone is coherent, they express their thoughts in a clear and calm way, so that other people can understand what they are saying.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › coherentCoherent Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   COHERENT meaning: 1 : logical and well-organized easy to understand; 2 : able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › coherentCoherent Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Coherent Definition. Sticking together; having cohesion. Having coherence; logically connected; consistent; clearly articulated. Capable of logical, intelligible speech, thought, etc. Of, relating to, or having waves with similar direction, amplitude, and phase that are capable of exhibiting interference. Exhibiting coherence.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › coherentCOHERENT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    COHERENT meaning: 1. A coherent argument, plan, etc is clear, and each part of it has been carefully considered. 2…. Learn more.