Coherence

/koʊˈhɪərəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The quality of being logical and consistent; the property of unity in a written or spoken discourse.
The coherence of her argument made it easy to follow her reasoning.
The state of forming a unified whole, especially in terms of ideas or concepts.
There was a remarkable coherence in the team's approach to solving the complex problem.
The quality of being understandable and intelligible.
The coherence of the presentation helped the audience grasp the complex topics quickly.
In physics, the property of a wave that enables it to exhibit correlated or synchronized behavior.
The coherence of the laser beam allowed for precise measurements in the experiment.

Etymology

From Latin 'cohaerentia', meaning 'sticking together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

internal coherence
The logical consistency and clarity within a specific context or argument.
coherence in writing
The quality of clear and logical connection in a text.

Related Words

coherent
Logically connected; consistent.
adhesion
The act of adhering; the state of being connected.

Slang Meanings