coherent
Americanadjective
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logically connected; consistent.
a coherent argument.
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having a natural or due agreement of parts; harmonious.
a coherent design.
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cohering; sticking together.
a coherent mass of sticky candies.
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Physics, Optics. of or relating to waves that maintain a fixed phase relationship, as in coherent light, or light in which the electromagnetic waves maintain a fixed and predictable phase relationship with each other over a period of time.
adjective
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capable of logical and consistent speech, thought, etc
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logical; consistent and orderly
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cohering or sticking together
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physics (of two or more waves) having the same phase or a fixed phase difference
coherent light
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(of a system of units) consisting only of units the quotient or product of any two of which yield the unit of the resultant quantity
Other Word Forms
- coherently adverb
- noncoherent adjective
Etymology
Origin of coherent
First recorded in 1570–80; from Medieval Latin cohērent-, variant of Latin cohaerent- (stem of cohaerēns ), present participle of cohaerēre; cohere, -ent
Example Sentences
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He suggests that Washington must “integrate its military strength, economic leverage, technological leadership, and diplomatic influence into a single, coherent plan to prevent war.”
Reported in Advanced Photonics, their study describes a high-performance quantum coherent receiver built directly inside glass using femtosecond laser writing.
From Science Daily
The new setup will enable Microsoft to deliver more coherent and competitive experiences that can evolve as AI models advance, Nadella said in his memo.
That means "unsavory facts will take longer to come to light, if they do at all. The administration will feel less pressure to provide a coherent justification and plan," he said.
From Barron's
First there was the lack of a coherent argument for the conflict in the first place.
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