coherence Meaning & Definition
/kəʊˈhɪəɹ.ən(t)s/
What Does Coherence Mean?
Coherence is a noun that means The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency. It can also mean The quality of forming a unified whole.
Quick Facts About Coherence
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kəʊˈhɪəɹ.ən(t)s// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cohesion, cohesiveness and coherency |
| Antonyms | incoherence and incoherency |
| Plural | coherences |
Coherence Definition (Noun)
- The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.
His arguments lacked coherence.
- The quality of forming a unified whole.
- A logical arrangement of parts, as in writing.
- The property of having the same wavelength and phase.
- A semantic relationship between different parts of the same text.
Noun
- (of waves) The property of having the same wavelength and phase.
Synonyms of Coherence
Coherence synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Coherence
Coherence in a Sentence
His arguments lacked coherence.
Word Forms & Grammar
coherence (countable and uncountable, plural coherences)
Words That Rhyme With Coherence
perseveranceappearanceadherenceinterferenceincoherenceclearancedisappearancefirst appearancereappearancenoninterferencein spite of appearancecryptoclearanceference
Origin of Coherence
From Middle French coherence, from Latin cohaerentia. By surface analysis, cohere + -ence.
Pronouncing Coherence
The standard pronunciation of coherence is //kəʊˈhɪəɹ.ən(t)s//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coherence
What part of speech is coherence?
Coherence is a noun.
What is another word for coherence?
You can replace coherence with words such as cohesion, cohesiveness and coherency. See the full list of coherence synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of coherence?
Words opposite in meaning to coherence are incoherence and incoherency.
What is the plural of coherence?
The plural of coherence is coherences.