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coherently

co·her·ent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koh-heer-uh nt, -her-]
    • /koʊˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/
    • /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-heer-uh nt, -her-]
    • /koʊˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/

Definitions of coherently word

  • adjective coherently logically connected; consistent: a coherent argument. 1
  • adjective coherently having a natural or due agreement of parts; harmonious: a coherent design. 1
  • adjective coherently cohering; sticking together: a coherent mass of sticky candies. 1
  • adjective coherently Physics, Optics. of or relating to waves that maintain a fixed phase relationship, as in coherent light, or light in which the electromagnetic waves maintain a fixed and predictable phase relationship with each other over a period of time. See also laser. 1
  • noun coherently In a coherent manner. 1

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Origin of coherently

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Medieval Latin cohērent-, variant of Latin cohaerent- (stem of cohaerēns), present participle of cohaerēre. See cohere, -ent

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Parts of speech for Coherently

noun
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verb
adverb
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preposition
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coherently popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for coherently

adverb coherently

  • consistently — agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory: His views and actions are consistent.
  • logically — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
  • soundly — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.
  • reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
  • rationally — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.

verb coherently

  • mouthed — having a mouth of a specified kind (often used in combination): a small-mouthed man.
  • mouthing — the action of speaking in a meaningless, bombastic, or hypocritical manner.
  • sound off — the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium.
  • articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.

Antonyms for coherently

adverb coherently

  • unintelligibly — not intelligible; not capable of being understood.

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