coherent

Intermediate

/kəʊˈhɪr.ənt/

adjective
Logically consistent, intelligible

coherent in a sentence

  • “Renee could not figure out what Monroe had seen because he was too distraught to deliver a coherent statement.”
  • “He proposed the most coherent plan to improve the schools.”
  • “They are able to function as a coherent group.”

What does “coherent” mean?

coherent (adjective) means logically consistent, intelligible. It is pronounced /kəʊˈhɪr.ənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "coherent" mean?
coherent (adjective) means: Logically consistent, intelligible
How do you pronounce "coherent"?
"coherent" is pronounced /kəʊˈhɪr.ənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "coherent" in a sentence?
Here is "coherent" used in a sentence: Renee could not figure out what Monroe had seen because he was too distraught to deliver a coherent statement.

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