COHERENT


Meaning of COHERENT in English

1.

If something is ~, 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 ~ strategy for modernising the service...

The President’s policy is perfectly ~.

? muddled

ADJ

coherence

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

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2.

If someone is ~, 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 ~.

? in~

ADJ: v-link ADJ

coherence

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

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