coherent
pronunciation
How to pronounce coherent in British English:
UK [kəʊˈhɪərənt]
How to pronounce coherent in American English:
US [koʊˈhɪrənt]
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- Adjective:
- marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
- capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
- sticking together
Word Origin
- coherent (adj.)
- 1550s, from Middle French cohérent (16c.), from Latin cohaerentem (nominative cohaerens), present participle of cohaerere "cohere," from com- "together" (see co-) + haerere "to stick" (see hesitation).
Synonym
Example
- 1. It strikes me as a coherent argument .
- 2. Coherent financial , fiscal and monetary measures are all needed .
- 3. General mcchrystal is an impressive soldier with a coherent plan .
- 4. Either of these positions is coherent .
- 5. It is still not a coherent policy . Many questions remain .