adjective

coherent

coherent, logical, consistent, clear

He gave a coherent account of the events.

He gave a coherent account of the events.

She was too upset to be coherent.

She was too upset to be coherent.

((adjective)) (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent He proposed a coherent plan.

((adjective)) (of a person) able to speak clearly and logically She was too upset to be coherent.

Synonyms: logical, rational, consistent; Antonyms: incoherent, illogical

From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'haerere' (to stick). Describes something where parts 'stick together'.

Think of 'co-here'. If something is coherent, its parts 'co-here' or stick together logically.

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