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Coherence

adj.

cogent

Meaning: intellectually convincing

Usage: Irene’s arguments in favor of abstinence were so cogent that I could not resist them.

adj.

coherent

Meaning: logically consistent, intelligible

Usage: Renee could not figure out what Monroe had seen because he was too distraught to deliver a coherent statement.

adj.

cohesive

Meaning: unified and holding together well

Usage: The team gave a cohesive presentation with each part connected clearly.

adj.

consistent

Meaning: not contradictory; steady or reliable

Usage: Her explanation was consistent with the evidence in the report.

adj.

logical

Meaning: reasonable and based on sound thinking

Usage: The student offered a logical solution to the scheduling problem.