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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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   What does it mean if an argument is coherent?

   • If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way. When she calmed down, she was more coherent (= able to speak clearly and be understood). You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

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   What is a coherent strategy?

   • If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other. He has failed to work out a coherent strategy for modernising the service. The President's policy is perfectly coherent. The campaign was widely criticised for making tactical mistakes and for a lack of coherence.

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   What is coherent adjective?

   • Definition of coherent adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (of ideas, thoughts, arguments, etc.) logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! (of a person) able to talk and express yourself clearly

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   What does coherent mean in physics?

   • a coherent argument. a coherent design. a coherent mass of sticky candies. Physics, Optics. of or relating to waves that maintain a fixed phase relationship, as in coherent light, or light in which the electromagnetic waves maintain a fixed and predictable phase relationship with each other over a period of time. laser.

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   Coherent means having parts that are related in an organized and reasonable way, or expressing yourself clearly. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of coherent with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning of coherent as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Coherent means logically or aesthetically ordered or integrated, having clarity or intelligibility, or relating to waves with constant phase difference.

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   Coherent means clear, logical, and connected in writing, speech, or ideas. Learn how to use this word with synonyms, antonyms, and related words from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Coherent means well planned, clear, sensible and consistent. It can also mean logical, articulate or sticking together. See the word frequency, pronunciation, grammar and usage of coherent in different contexts.

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   Definitions of coherent. adjective. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts. “a coherent argument” synonyms: consistent, logical, ordered. seamless. perfectly consistent and coherent. logical. capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning. rational.

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