Meaning
Coherent means logical, consistent, and clear so that something is easy to understand. It can describe speech, writing, or thought processes that are well-organized and connected.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Adjective
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Usage: Describes ideas, arguments, or communication that is logical and easy to follow.
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Sentence structure:
- be + coherent → “Her essay is coherent.”
- coherent + noun → “a coherent argument,” “a coherent plan.”
Common Phrases
- coherent argument – a logical and consistent reasoning.
- coherent explanation – a clear and easy-to-follow explanation.
- coherent plan – a well-structured and consistent plan.
- coherent speech – clear and logical speech.
Collocations
- verb + coherent: sound coherent, remain coherent, become coherent
- adverb + coherent: highly coherent, perfectly coherent, reasonably coherent
- noun + coherent: coherent strategy, coherent message, coherent narrative
Examples
- The teacher praised her for writing a coherent essay.
- He failed to present a coherent argument during the debate.
- After the shock, he couldn’t make a coherent sentence.
- The government must form a coherent plan to deal with the crisis.
- Her explanation was coherent and easy to understand.
- The book provides a coherent analysis of the problem.
- He spoke in a coherent way despite his nervousness.
- The report lacked a coherent structure.
Synonyms or Related
- Logical
- Consistent
- Rational
- Clear
- Organized