coherent meaning
coherent :
clear, logical
adjective
▪ Her speech was coherent.
▪ Her speech was clear.
▪ The plan is coherent and easy to follow.
▪ The plan is logical and easy to follow.
paraphrasing
▪ logical – makes sense
▪ consistent – stays the same
▪ clear – easy to understand
▪ orderly – in a good order
Pronunciation
coherent [koʊˈhɪərənt]
The stress is on 'here' and sounds like 'koh-heer-uhnt'.
Common phrases and grammar about coherent
coherent - Common meaning
adjective
clear, logical
Part of Speech Changes for "coherent"
▪ coherence (noun) – clearness, logic
▪ coherently (adverb) – in a clear or logical way
Common Expressions with "coherent"
▪ coherent plan – a clear plan
▪ coherent argument – a logical argument
▪ coherent speech – a clear speech
▪ coherent story – a logical story
Important examples of coherent in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, coherent is used to describe clear and logical writing or speech.
Example of a confusing word: inherent (existing as a natural part)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Coherent is often used in grammar questions to describe writing or speech that is easy to understand.
coherent
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
coherent thought
'clear thought', used when describing logical thinking.
make coherent
means 'to make clear or logical', used when organizing ideas.
Differences between similar words and coherent
coherent
,
logical
differences
Coherent means clear and connected, while logical focuses more on reasoning.
Words with the same origin as coherent
The origin of coherent
The word coherent comes from the Latin 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick together'.
Word structure
It has the prefix co (together), root her (stick), and suffix ent (adjective), so coherent means 'sticking together'.
Words with the same origin
The root of coherent is her (stick). Words with the same root include adhere (to stick to) and inherent (existing in something as a permanent trait).
