coherence

co·her·ence

noun \kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s, -ˈher-\

Definition of COHERENCE

1

: the quality or state of cohering: as a : systematic or logical connection or consistency b : integration of diverse elements, relationships, or values

2

: the property of being coherent <a plan that lacks coherence>

Examples of COHERENCE

1. <the house has been expanded and remodeled so many times that now it's a jumbled mess that lacks coherence>

First Known Use of COHERENCE

circa 1580

Related to COHERENCE

Synonyms: balance, harmony, concinnity, consonance, consonancy, orchestration, proportion, symmetry, symphony, unity

Antonyms: asymmetry, discordance, disproportion, disunity, imbalance, incoherence, violence

Related Words: coordination, correlation, correspondence, equalization, equilibrium, evenness, order, orderliness, regularity, uniformity

Near Antonyms: confusion, disorganization, dissonance, disturbance, tension; disconnectedness, disjointedness, incompatibility; irregularity, unevenness

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Other Logic Terms

a posteriori, connotation, corollary, inference, mutually exclusive, paradox, postulate, syllogism