1
: logical and well-organized : easy to understand
He proposed the most coherent plan to improve the schools.
a coherent argument/essay
2
: able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood
The drunk man was not coherent. [=understandable]
3
: working closely and well together
They are able to function as a coherent group/team.
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/coherent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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