Coherent
Example: Her argument was coherent and convinced the entire philosophy class.
Definition
"Coherent" describes something logical, consistent, and well-organized, especially in ideas or arguments. In philosophy, a coherent argument is one where all parts fit together clearly and sensibly, making the reasoning understandable and persuasive.
Etymology
The word "coherent" comes from the Latin verb 'cohaerēre,' meaning 'to stick together.' It entered English in the 17th century, initially used to describe things physically connected, and later adopted to describe logical or consistent ideas. Did you know? The root 'haerēre' also gives us 'adhere,' emphasizing the idea of things holding firmly together.
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"Coherent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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