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coherent

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore C words

logically connected and easy to understand

Word origin: From Latin cohaerere, to stick together (co- together plus haerere to cling).

In a sentence

Coherent in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing coherent in a sentence.

Despite his exhaustion, he gave a remarkably coherent account of the accident.

The witness gave a coherent account that the jury could follow without confusion.

Synonyms
logicalconsistentlucidintelligible
Antonyms
incoherentdisjointedmuddled
Usage & nuance

Using “coherent” well

Coherent means logically connected and easy to follow. It describes both reasoning and expression that hold together as a whole.

Common questions

Questions about “coherent

Coherent (adjective) means logically connected and easy to understand
Here is coherent used in an example sentence: "Despite his exhaustion, he gave a remarkably coherent account of the accident." Another example: "The witness gave a coherent account that the jury could follow without confusion."
Common synonyms for coherent include logical, consistent, lucid, intelligible.
Antonyms of coherent include incoherent, disjointed, muddled.
Coherent pairs with logical, consistent, lucid, and intelligible. Its antonyms incoherent, disjointed, and muddled mark the disorganized-context answers.
Yes. Coherent is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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