Definition

Having parts that are arranged in a logical and consistent way, making it easy to understand.

Example

The teacher praised the student for writing a coherent essay that clearly presented her ideas.

Conversation

I struggled to understand the lecture today.

Yeah, it wasn't very coherent at all.

Exactly! I wish the professor could explain things more clearly.

Me too; it would really help if the points were more coherent.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coherent → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "haerere" (meaning to stick or cling). The word "coherent" describes ideas or statements that stick together logically or are consistent with one another.

Memory Tip

Think of ideas that 'stick together' ('haerere') in a logical way, which is what makes them coherent.

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