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incoherently

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

Definitions of incoherently word

  • adjective incoherently without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling: an incoherent sentence. 1
  • adjective incoherently characterized by such thought or language, as a person: incoherent with rage. 1
  • adjective incoherently not coherent or cohering: an incoherent mixture. 1
  • adjective incoherently lacking physical cohesion; loose: incoherent dust. 1
  • adjective incoherently lacking unity or harmony of elements: an incoherent public. 1
  • adjective incoherently lacking congruity of parts; uncoordinated. 1

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Origin of incoherently

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 Incoherently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

incoherently 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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Synonyms for incoherently

adv incoherently

  • confusedly — to perplex or bewilder: The flood of questions confused me.
  • illegibly — not legible; impossible or hard to read or decipher because of poor handwriting, faded print, etc.: This letter is completely illegible.
  • wildly — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
  • frantically — desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied.
  • aimlessly — without aim; purposeless.

adverb incoherently

  • disjointedly — In a disjointed manner.
  • illogically — In an illogical manner, without following methods of sane and correct reasoning, in a manner lacking thought or logic.
  • rambling — aimlessly wandering.
  • inarticulately — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
  • disconnectedly — In a disconnected manner.

Antonyms for incoherently

adverb incoherently

  • clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
  • articulately — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.

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