coherent

adjective

kō-ˈhir-ənt How to pronounce coherent (audio)
Definition of coherentnext
1
as in logical
according to the rules of logic a coherent blueprint to hooking up a home theater system with a minimum of fuss

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2
as in understandable
capable of being understood the victim of the attack was too distraught to make a coherent statement

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3
as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict a business venture that is coherent with the company's long-range goals

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Recent Examples of coherent More of a backdoor pilot for future MCU installments than a coherent movie in and of itself, the weakest Captain America film showcases the limits of the Russo brothers’ cinematic style. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 The victim was alert, coherent, playful, smiley, and feeding normally. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 What motivates a person to push past their limits doesn’t have to be poetic or even coherent. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 July 2026 If the United States is to remain legally and civically coherent—and scientifically dynamic—the rules have to apply consistently. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
  1. logical
  2. understandable
  3. consistent
  4. rational
  5. accessible
  6. compatible
  7. reasonable
  8. comprehensible
Adjective
  • More importantly, the researchers found that the effective logical error rate was 10 times lower than the physical error rate.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • The Cardinals needed an available reliever more than a starter recovering from a 77-pitch appearance, making Dobbins the logical roster casualty despite his otherwise solid work during his first extended opportunity in the major leagues.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • Their concern is understandable, and experience still matters enormously.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The instinct is understandable, since software is increasingly where the recurring revenue sits.
    — Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • Instead, its revenue is largely driven by iPhone sales –exactly the type of consistent and predictable business that appeals to investors.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The Royals believed in his ability but couldn’t find a consistent spot for him.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of consistent
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  • If writing a 10-page proposal yields $30,000 in capital faster than closing 50 cold calls, a rational business owner will devote their afternoons to proposal writing.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • So much for the rational part of an exasperating season that marked the first time since 2014 that the Chiefs failed to make the playoffs.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Accessibility The common spaces are wheelchair-accessible, and accessible rooms are available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The shift made rewards accessible to a broader membership base.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • Hot Wheels were originally designed to be compatible with Mattel’s signature orange tracks.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • The Type 055 destroyer carries 112 universal vertical launch cells, while the smaller Type 052D uses the same compatible launch system, allowing both classes to fire many of the same missiles.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • The example demonstrates how an owner might maintain an attractive base rate while making a reasonable margin through relevant extras.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The three-prospect package going to the Tigers seems like a reasonable price for two months of a pitcher who underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow in May.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • In fact, the film’s story would still be comprehensible if its few subtitles were removed (one of Murnau’s earlier silents — 1924’s The Last Laugh — has no titles whatsoever).
    — Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
  • Like a lot of your work, the joke underscoring this new song and video is incredibly niche and also evidently instantly comprehensible to millions of people.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of comprehensible

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