coherent

[koh-heer-uhnt, -her-] / koʊˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr- /

ADJECTIVE

understandable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehensible consistent intelligible logical lucid meaningful orderly rational reasoned systematic

WEAK

articulate identified organized sound

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confused disorderly irrational obscure unintelligible unmethodical unreasonable unsystematic

WEAK

disorganized incomprehensible not understandable unrational

Example Sentences

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Yet Mr. Korshak’s collection does suggest a coherent history of modern fantasy illustration in the West.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is a longstanding, consistent and coherent prejudice at work in all its programming.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Mr. Waterfield advances a sound and coherent interpretation of Thucydides’ complex style and ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Daley visited her in Queens right before Christmas, she was still largely coherent and considerably more subdued.

From Seattle Times

Neither the officials nor the people of the area could offer a coherent motive for the massacre.

From New York Times