coherent
/kəʊˈhɪərənt/
co · her · ent
kəʊ · ˈhɪər · ənt
English Definition
adj. logical and consistent
Significado en Español
coherente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mạch lạc, nhất quán
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Example Sentence
His argument was coherent and easy to follow.
他的论点是连贯的，容易理解。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
co- (together) + here (stick) + -ent (adjective suffix) → sticking together → coherent
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym of “coherent”?
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A
logical
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B
chaotic
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C
erratic
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D
confusing
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A — logical.
“coherent” means adj. logical and consistent
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After the shock wore off, she was finally able to give a ______ account.
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A
rambling
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B
confused
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C
coherent
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D
jumbled
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C — coherent.
“coherent” means adj. logical and consistent
Common questions about “coherent”
What does “coherent” mean?
coherent — adj. logical and consistent. In Chinese: 连贯的，一致的.
How do you pronounce “coherent”?
coherent is pronounced /kəʊˈhɪərənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: co · her · ent.
How do you use “coherent” in a sentence?
His argument was coherent and easy to follow. (他的论点是连贯的，容易理解。)
What are synonyms for “coherent”?
logical, consistent, clear, rational — all close in meaning to coherent (adj. logical and consistent).
Is “coherent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. coherent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “coherent”?
co- (together) + here (stick) + -ent (adjective suffix) → sticking together → coherent
