Coherent



Example: Zijn betoog was coherent en overtuigde alle aanwezigen volledig.

Definition


"Coherent" describes something logical, consistent, and well-organized, such as an argument or idea that is clear and convincing. For example, a "coherent" argument is easy to understand and effectively persuades others by linking ideas smoothly and meaningfully.

Etymology


The word "coherent" comes from the Latin 'cohaerēre,' meaning 'to stick together.' Did you know? It originally referred to physical objects sticking together, but over time it evolved to describe ideas or arguments that hold together logically and clearly.

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"Coherent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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