Coherent
[kə(ʊ)'hɪər(ə)nt] or [ko'hɪrənt]
Definition
(adj.) sticking together; 'two coherent sheets'; 'tenacious burrs' .
(adj.) (physics) of waves having a constant phase relation .
(adj.) marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; 'a coherent argument' .
(adj.) capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner; 'a lucid thinker'; 'she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident' .
Typist: Phil--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Sticking together; cleaving; as the parts of bodies; solid or fluid.
(a.) Composed of mutually dependent parts; making a logical whole; consistent; as, a coherent plan, argument, or discourse.
(a.) Logically consistent; -- applied to persons; as, a coherent thinker.
(a.) Suitable or suited; adapted; accordant.
Checked by Alma
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Connected, united, sticking together.[2]. Consistent, congruous, logical.
Checker: Trent
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Consecutive, consistent, complete, sensible, compact, logical, close
ANT:Inconsecutive, rambling, disunited, inconsistent, discursive, loose, silly,illogical, aberrant
Typed by Juan
Examples
- When the iron parts with its carbon it loses its fluidity and becomes plastic and coherent, and is formed into balls called _blooms_. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- No coherent history of firearms and explosives is possible in any short review. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Her father was not a coherent human being, he was a roomful of old echoes. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- At present she is unable to give any coherent account of the past, and the doctors hold out no hopes of the reestablishment of her reason. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- There is Mr. Weevle, friend of Mr. Guppy, who lived mysteriously up a court, owing to the like coherent causes. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Yet his movements were perfectly coherent and clear, his soul was entire and unsurprised. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Why strive for a coherent, satisfied life? D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Viewed by this light it becomes a coherent scheme and not the monstrous maze the laity are apt to think it. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- This coherent speech was interrupted by the entrance of the Rochester coachman, to announce that 'the Commodore' was on the point of starting. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Although the only coherent part of the latter piece of literature were the opening lines. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
Typed by Juan