English adjective: coherent | |||
1. | coherent marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts | ||
Samples | A coherent argument. | ||
Synonyms | consistent, logical, ordered | ||
Similar | seamless | ||
See also | logical, rational | ||
Antonyms | incoherent | ||
2. | coherent capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner | ||
Samples | A lucid thinker. She was more coherent than she had been just after the accident. | ||
Synonyms | logical, lucid | ||
Similar | rational | ||
Antonyms | irrational | ||
3. | coherent (physics) of waves having a constant phase relation | ||
Antonyms | incoherent | ||
4. | coherent sticking together | ||
Samples | Two coherent sheets. Tenacious burrs. | ||
Synonyms | tenacious | ||
Similar | adhesive | ||
Antonyms | nonadhesive | ||