2007-03-13 10:36:40 · 7 answers · asked by ABHISHEK C 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Coherent: (esp. about speech, writing or argument) naturally or reasonably connected and therefore easy to understand.
Synonym: consistent
2007-03-13 10:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by amelie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In street terms, it refers to separate parts that hang together well enough to make good sense.
For examples, you can have a coherent argument, coherent instructions, or a coherent design. Opposite of chaotic.
I think some of the answerer's confused this with cognizant - aware of surroundings.
2007-03-13 11:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by semdot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clear and easy to understand:a coherent answer.
2007-03-13 10:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by loula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easily understood, makes sense, hangs together in a reasonable way.
2007-03-13 12:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by rhymer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aware of one's surroundings, capable of understanding
if something is incoherent, it doesn't make sense
2007-03-13 11:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you're "with it", or consious/knowing of things around you.
2007-03-13 10:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by PJo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being aware of your surroundings and what is going on around you.
2007-03-13 10:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by Joey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋