Coherent
Example: Her argument was coherent and convinced everyone in the discussion.
Definition
"Coherent" in philosophy describes an argument or set of ideas that are logically connected, consistent, and well-structured, making the overall reasoning clear and convincing, as illustrated when someone's argument is coherent and persuades others effectively.
Etymology
The word "coherent" comes from the Latin verb 'cohaerere,' meaning 'to stick together.' Did you know that this origin reflects the idea of parts sticking logically together, which perfectly suits the philosophical use of "coherent" to describe connected and consistent reasoning?
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"Coherent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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