COHERENT


Meaning of COHERENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ koʊhɪərənt ]

1.

If something is coherent , it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.

He has failed to work out a coherent strategy for modernising the service...

The President’s policy is perfectly coherent.

≠ muddled

ADJ

• co‧her‧ence

The campaign was widely criticised for making tactical mistakes and for a lack of coherence.

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2.

If someone is coherent , they express their thoughts in a clear and calm way, so that other people can understand what they are saying.

He’s so calm when he answers questions in interviews. I wish I could be that coherent.

≠ incoherent

ADJ : v-link ADJ

• co‧her‧ence

She lost consciousness and when she came round she still lacked coherence and focus.

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