incoherence

noun

in·​co·​her·​ence ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s  -ˈher- 

1

: the quality or state of being incoherent

2

: something that is incoherent

Examples of incoherence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Crystal Lake maintains the basic concept, but there’s too much storytelling incoherence to land on a character with any real identity or impact. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Setting up constraints helps prevent incoherence from arising in the first place. — Madhu Shashanka, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

With a suffocating debt and pension load, and another looming budget deficit, Chicago cannot afford incoherence on this important fiscal and social issue. — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

His work thrives on the incoherence of his own restless curiosity. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for incoherence

• disappearance
• interference
• perseverance
• reappearance
• adherence
• appearance
• coherence
• preclearance
• clearance
• noninterference

Kids Definition

incoherence

noun

in·​co·​her·​ence ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s 

-ˈher-

1

: the quality or state of being incoherent

2

: something that is incoherent

Medical Definition

incoherence

noun

in·​co·​her·​ence ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s  -ˈher- 

: the quality or state of being incoherent