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coherent

coherent

6 7.2
Parts that stick together and form one whole
  • adjective
  • /koʊˈhɪrənt/
: cohesionado
  • In its own way, art is generally concerned with making coherent wholes.
  • coherent whole
  • form a coherent
  • create a coherent

So that seems to be a practical limit on how big any coherent Organism can be in the universe.

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Examples

  • As long as these elements are separate, we cannot have an overall coherent culture.

    Academic text (1993)
  • In this context, ethnic identities have become less stable and coherent.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Do the parts of the new claim hang together in a coherent whole?

    Academic text (2000)
  • But that structure has not been replaced by an alternative with coherent institutions and rules.

    Academic text (2004)
  • We could call this the microcosm of a larger, coherent culture.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Unlike a search engine, it presents a coherent and often vetted set of sites.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The Action Plan is one of the most elaborate, consistent, and coherent disarmament packages to be submitted to the United Nations.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The various elements of the Grundtvigian conception of tradition form a coherent whole, whose shape is clearly tied to the group's political aspirations.

    Academic text (1995)
  • As the parish network filled out, priorities changed, reflecting a coherent scheme for strengthening the Mexican ministry.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The artist created a sculpture that is a coherent representation of her vision.

Synonyms

cohesive
vscoherent
38 6.3

Keeping people or parts united and working well

describes parts that stick together and form a united whole

Antonyms

19 3.6

Not in order and difficult to understand or use

13 6.0

Not clear or organized, with ideas that jump around

How Coherent

solid
224 1.0
coherent
6 7.2
connected
337 2.5
loose
33 1.0
separate
844 2.1

Surface Forms

coherent positive

Morphology

coherent = cohere (transparent) = cohere + ent

This sense is the literal 'sticking together' meaning inherited directly from 'cohere' + '-ent', so learners who know the verb should readily infer it.

Etymology

Coherent comes from Latin parts co- 'together' and haerēre 'to stick', just like adhesive and adhere. So when materials are coherent they 'stick together' and form a single, firm piece.