incoherence
noun
in·co·her·ence
ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s 
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-ˈher-
1
: the quality or state of being incoherent
2
: something that is incoherent
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If a candidate for governor or Congress or the state legislature were to put on a public display of confusion lapsing into incoherence in a debate, party leaders would intervene before voters delivered a firm rebuke on Election Day.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2024
Imagine what world leaders saw, as our president displayed such weakness and incoherence.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
His papery voice trailed into silence or incoherence.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
In the wrong hands, this could be a recipe for Palm Royale-level incoherence.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2024
Imagine what world leaders saw, as our president displayed such weakness and incoherence.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
His papery voice trailed into silence or incoherence.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
In the wrong hands, this could be a recipe for Palm Royale-level incoherence.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for incoherence
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“Incoherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incoherence. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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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-
-ˈher-
: the quality or state of being incoherent
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