Cohérent
Example: Son argument est cohérent et facile à comprendre.
Definition
"Cohérent" describes something logical, consistent, and well-organized, especially in ideas or arguments. In philosophy, a "cohérent" argument is one that fits together without contradictions, making it clear and easy to understand, as in the phrase: 'Son argument est cohérent et facile à comprendre.'
Etymology
The word "cohérent" comes from the Latin verb 'cohaerēre,' which means 'to stick together.' Did you know that it originally described physical things sticking together before it evolved to mean logical consistency? This evolution perfectly reflects how "cohérent" is used today to describe well-connected ideas or arguments.
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