Definition of coherent Coherent

/kowhɪˈɹʌnt/ - [kowhirunt] - co•her•ent

We found 16 definitions of coherent from 4 different sources.

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What does coherent mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

coherent - marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; "a coherent argument"
  consistent, logical, ordered
  incoherent unable to express yourself clearly or fluently; "felt tongue-tied with embarrassment"; "incoherent with grief"
  logical capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning; "a logical mind"
  rational having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion); "a rational analysis"
coherent - sticking together; "two coherent sheets"; "tenacious burrs"
  tenacious
  adhesive tending to adhere
coherent - 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"
  logical, lucid
  rational having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion); "a rational analysis"
coherent - (physics) of waves having a constant phase relation
  incoherent unable to express yourself clearly or fluently; "felt tongue-tied with embarrassment"; "incoherent with grief"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • coherent (a.)
    Sticking together; cleaving; as the parts of bodies; solid or fluid.
  • coherent (a.)
    Composed of mutually dependent parts; making a logical whole; consistent; as, a coherent plan, argument, or discourse.
  • coherent (a.)
    Logically consistent; -- applied to persons; as, a coherent thinker.
  • coherent (a.)
    Suitable or suited; adapted; accordant.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • coherent
    Orderly, logical and consistent.

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