Coherent
Example: Zijn betoog was coherent en makkelijk te volgen voor iedereen.
Definition
"Coherent" describes something logical, consistent, and clearly connected, making it easy to understand. In philosophy, a coherent argument or idea is one where all parts fit together well, like in the example: 'Zijn betoog was coherent en makkelijk te volgen voor iedereen,' meaning the argument was clear and easy to follow.
Etymology
The word "coherent" comes from the Latin verb 'cohaerere,' meaning 'to stick together.' Did you know? This origin perfectly reflects the meaning of "coherent" as something that holds together logically or structurally, just like ideas that cling tightly to one another to form a clear whole.
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"Coherent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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