coherence
koʊˈhɪərəns
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Definition of coherence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
logicquality of being logical and consistent
  • The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
consistency logicality rationality
2.
unityquality of forming a unified whole
  • The coherence among team members contributed to their success..
consistency unity
3.
linguisticsTECH.semantic relationship within a textTECH.
  • Coherence in translation ensures the text makes sense.
cohesion consistency unity
4.
physicsTECH.having the same wavelength and phaseTECH.
  • The lasers were adjusted for coherence in the experiment.
synchronization
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Origin of coherence

Latin, cohaerere (to stick together)

Terms with coherence included in their meaning

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illogical
lack logical coherence or clarity
logic
lacking orderly continuity or coherence
incoherent
lacking any connection or coherence
logic
coherence or logical sequence
reasoning
coherence and consistency of facts or behaviors
coherence
elements come together to form a whole
coherence
make sense or be coherent
incoherent
lacking coherence or logical sequence

Examples of coherence in a sentence

  • The novel's coherence kept readers engaged throughout.
  • The coherence of the argument was undeniable.
  • Their coherence as a group made the event successful.
  • The coherence of the essay was impressive.
  • Lack of coherence can confuse the reader.
  • The coherence of the waves was crucial for the test.

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  1. French:cohérence, synchronisation des ondes, ...
  2. German:Kohärenz, Zusammenhalt, ...
  3. Italian:coerenza, coesione, ...
  4. Spanish:coherencia, unidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:coerência, coesão, ...
  6. Chinese:连贯性, 凝聚力, ...
  7. Japanese:一貫性, 統一性, ...
  8. Arabic:تَماسُك, اِنسِجَام, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲקְבִיּוּת, לְכִידוּת, ...
  10. Russian:согласованность, единство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зв'язність, згуртованість, ...
  12. Hindi:संगति, सामंजस्य, ...
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