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- [in-koh-heer-uh nt, -her-]
- /ˌɪn koʊˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/
- /ˌɪn.kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/
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- [in-koh-heer-uh nt, -her-]
- /ˌɪn koʊˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/
Definitions of incoherent word
- adjective incoherent without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling: an incoherent sentence. 1
- adjective incoherent characterized by such thought or language, as a person: incoherent with rage. 1
- adjective incoherent not coherent or cohering: an incoherent mixture. 1
- adjective incoherent lacking physical cohesion; loose: incoherent dust. 1
- adjective incoherent lacking unity or harmony of elements: an incoherent public. 1
- adjective incoherent lacking congruity of parts; uncoordinated. 1
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Origin of incoherent
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; in-3 + coherent
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Parts of speech for Incoherent
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incoherent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incoherent
adj incoherent
- muddled — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
- uneven — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- puzzling — confusing or baffling: a puzzling answer.
- rambling — aimlessly wandering.
- incongruous — out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
adjective incoherent
- all over the place — If something is happening all over the place, it is happening in many different places.
- illogical — not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning: an illogical reply.
- unintelligible — not intelligible; not capable of being understood.
- garbled — to confuse unintentionally or ignorantly; jumble: to garble instructions.
- slurred — to pass over lightly or without due mention or consideration (often followed by over): The report slurred over her contribution to the enterprise.
Antonyms for incoherent
adj incoherent
- intelligible — capable of being understood; comprehensible; clear: an intelligible response.
- connected — If one thing is connected with another, there is a link or relationship between them.
- coherent — If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.
- understandable — capable of being understood; comprehensible.
adjective incoherent
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
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