coherent
Meaning: Logically connected and consistent; forming a unified whole that is easy to follow and understand.
Coherent writing or speech has a clear logical flow, with ideas linked together in a way that makes sense to the audience. It is often contrasted with 'incoherent,' which describes confused or disjointed expression. In academic writing, coherence is achieved through clear topic sentences, logical transitions, and consistent argumentation. The noun form 'coherence' is a key criterion in language assessment frameworks.
Examples
- Despite the complexity of the subject, her presentation was remarkably coherent and easy to follow. 尽管主题复杂,她的演讲却非常连贯,令人易于理解。Pese a la complejidad del tema, su presentación fue notablemente coherente y fácil de seguir.テーマが複雑であったにもかかわらず、彼女のプレゼンテーションは驚くほど首尾一貫しており、理解しやすかった。주제가 복잡했음에도 불구하고 그녀의 발표는 놀라울 정도로 일관되고 이해하기 쉬웠다.
- The witness was so distressed that he was barely able to give a coherent account of what had happened. 那位证人过于悲痛,几乎无法对所发生的事情做出连贯的叙述。El testigo estaba tan angustiado que apenas pudo ofrecer un relato coherente de lo sucedido.証人は非常に取り乱していて、何が起こったかについてほとんどまとまった説明ができなかった。증인은 매우 동요하여 무슨 일이 있었는지에 대해 거의 조리 있는 설명을 하지 못했다.
- A coherent essay requires not only good ideas but also clear connections between paragraphs. 一篇连贯的文章不仅需要好的观点,还需要段落之间的清晰衔接。Un ensayo coherente requiere no solo buenas ideas, sino también conexiones claras entre los párrafos.首尾一貫した論文には、優れたアイデアだけでなく、段落間の明確なつながりも必要である。일관된 논문에는 좋은 아이디어뿐만 아니라 단락 간의 명확한 연결도 필요하다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin cohaerens, present participle of cohaerere (to stick together), from co- (together) and haerere (to stick, cling). Used in English since the late 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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