coherent

[koh-heer-uhnt, -her-] / koʊˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr- /

ADJECTIVE

understandable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehensible consistent intelligible logical lucid meaningful orderly rational reasoned systematic

WEAK

articulate identified organized sound

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confused disorderly irrational obscure unintelligible unmethodical unreasonable unsystematic

WEAK

disorganized incomprehensible not understandable unrational

Example Sentences

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The second is theoretically coherent but collapses in practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

So then we gave up on this mission of trying to make it feel coherent and consistent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Numbers are all over the place, which is one reason Musk’s ability to share a coherent narrative matters.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Bhatia said the visit can have a "positive impact" on Asean countries, as they "strive to develop a coherent approach to the Myanmar question".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

You swallow your gum and string together a few coherent words.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander

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