La cohérence



Example: La cohérence de son raisonnement a convaincu tout le monde.

Definition


"La cohérence" refers to the quality of being logical, consistent, and forming a unified whole, especially in reasoning or argumentation. It denotes the state where all parts fit together without contradiction, as in "La cohérence de son raisonnement a convaincu tout le monde."

Etymology


The term "la cohérence" comes from the Latin 'cohaerentia,' meaning 'sticking together' or 'connection.' It evolved through Old French to express the idea of logical connection or consistency. Did you know? The root 'haerere' in Latin means 'to stick,' emphasizing the idea of parts sticking together in harmony.

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