Incoherente (en. Incoherent)

/inkoh.eˈɾente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Lacking meaning or logical connection.
His speech was incoherent and difficult to follow.
Su discurso fue incoherente y difícil de seguir.
Presenting opposing or disorganized ideas.
The witness's responses were incoherent and confusing.
Las respuestas del testigo fueron incoherentes y confusas.
Not adequately related to other elements.
His incoherent actions generated distrust among his peers.
Sus actos incoherentes generaron desconfianza entre sus compañeros.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'incoherens', which means 'not joined' or 'not coherent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

incoherent reasoning
An argument that lacks logic or consistency.
razonamiento incoherente
incoherent speech
Speaking in a disorganized manner and without a clear guiding thread.
discurso incoherente

Related Words

coherent
That is clear and has logical relation.
coherente
incongruent
That is not in harmony with what is being shown or expressed.
incongruente

Slang Meanings

Speaking nonsensically.
He was so nervous that he started speaking incoherently.
Estaba tan nervioso que empezó a hablar incoherente.
Being in a state of mental confusion.
After the party, he was incoherent for hours.
Después de la fiesta, se quedó incoherente por horas.