Definition

Not able to be understood clearly; lacking logical connection or order.

Example

His explanation was so incoherent that no one could follow his argument.

Conversation

Did you hear that presentation yesterday?

Yeah, it was a bit incoherent, wasn't it?

I couldn't follow most of it; it felt all over the place.

Exactly! I wish they had structured it better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incoherent → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "cohaerere" (meaning to stick together or to be connected). The word "incoherent" describes something that is not logically connected or lacks clarity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being connected ('cohaerere') — that's why incoherent means something that doesn't stick together logically.

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