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   coherent

   /kə(ʊ)ˈhɪərənt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent: "they failed to develop a coherent economic strategy"
   • ▪ (of a person) able to speak clearly and logically: "she was lucid and coherent and did not appear to be injured"
   • 2. forming a unified whole: "the arts could be systematized into one coherent body of knowledge"
   • 3. (of waves) having a constant phase relationship.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘logically related to’): from Latin cohaerent- ‘sticking together’, from the verb cohaerere (see cohere).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOHERENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COHERENT definition: 1. If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of COHERENT is logically or aesthetically ordered or integrated : consistent. How to use coherent in a sentence.

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   COHERENT meaning: 1. If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOHERENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.

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   Coherent definition: logically connected; consistent. See examples of COHERENT used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcoherent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   coherent. adjective. /kəʊˈhɪərənt/. /kəʊˈhɪrənt/. (of ideas, thoughts, arguments, etc.) logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear. a coherent narrative/account/explanation. a coherent policy for the transport system. Extra Examples. She was struggling to organize her ideas into a coherent whole.

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   capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner. “she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident” synonyms: logical, lucid. rational. consistent with or based on or using reason. adjective. sticking together. “two coherent sheets” synonyms: tenacious. adhesive. tending to adhere.