Definition

Not logically connected or consistent; lacking clarity or organization.

Example

The speaker's noncoherent thoughts made it difficult for the audience to follow along.

Conversation

I was reading that article you sent me, but it felt a bit noncoherent at times.

Yeah, I noticed that too; some parts were really hard to follow.

It's frustrating when the writer's ideas are so noncoherent.

Absolutely! It makes it tough to get the main point across.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncoherent → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "coherent" (from Latin "cohaerere", meaning to stick together). The word "noncoherent" means not sticking together or lacking logical connection.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'sticking together' ('coherent') to remember that 'noncoherent' describes something that does not hold together logically.

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