incoherent
Americanadjective
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without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling.
an incoherent sentence.
- Synonyms:
- muddled, irrational, confused
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characterized by such thought or language, as a person.
incoherent with rage.
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not coherent or cohering.
an incoherent mixture.
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lacking physical cohesion; loose.
incoherent dust.
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lacking unity or harmony of elements.
an incoherent public.
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lacking congruity of parts; uncoordinated.
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different or incompatible by nature, as things.
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Physics. (of a wave) having a low degree of coherence.
adjective
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lacking in clarity or organization; disordered
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unable to express oneself clearly; inarticulate
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physics (of two or more waves) having the same frequency but not the same phase
incoherent light
Other Word Forms
- incoherence noun
- incoherently adverb
Etymology
Origin of incoherent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The regulatory architecture is vast, fragmented and largely incoherent.
“With very mixed, rambling and often incoherent messages still coming out of Washington, we would suggest that this is still no time for complacency,” First Abu Dhabi Bank analysts said in a note.
Spinning off Truth Social following the merger would further fragment an already incoherent corporate structure with no clear strategic logic connecting cryptocurrency, fusion energy, and social media platforms.
From Los Angeles Times
As she answered his questions, the “small, magnetic … negligently dressed” former celebrity paced the room, buried her face in her hands, and played “fitful floods of wild and incoherent melody” on a piano.
From Literature
Even by that low bar, Mr. Carney’s speech was muddled and incoherent.
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