incoherency

[ in-koh-heer-uhn-see, -her- ]

noun

, plural in·co·her·en·cies.

1. incoherence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of incoherency¹

First recorded in 1675–85; in- ³ + coherency ( def )

Example Sentences

With some incoherency, for she was less self-contained than usual, Mrs. Neligage told him what had happened.

From Project Gutenberg

In every thing else, there was no incoherency; nothing in his speech or manner that any gentleman might not either say or do.

From Project Gutenberg

Excuse me, my Dear Sir, if in this letter you find much incoherency.

From Project Gutenberg

This type is marked by a group of salient traits, which may be roughly described as follows: Mental incoherency is the first.

From Project Gutenberg

Mental incoherency is the leading trait, and supplies the key for the understanding of the others.

From Project Gutenberg