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incoherent
adjective in·co·her·ent \-ənt\
: not able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood
: not logical or well-organized : not easy to understand
Full Definition of INCOHERENT
: lacking coherence: as a : lacking cohesion : loose b : lacking orderly continuity, arrangement, or relevance : inconsistent <an incoherent essay> c : lacking normal clarity or intelligibility in speech or thought <incoherent with grief>
— in·co·her·ent·ly adverb
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First Known Use of INCOHERENT
1626
Related to INCOHERENT
- Synonyms
- choppy, disconnected, disjointed, unconnected
INCOHERENT Defined for Kids
incoherent
adjective in·co·her·ent \ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ənt\
Definition of INCOHERENT for Kids
: not connected in a clear or logical way <He was so upset, his speech was incoherent.>
— in·co·her·ent·ly adverb
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incoherent
adjective in·co·her·ent \-ənt\
Medical Definition of INCOHERENT
: lacking clarity or intelligibility usually by reason of some emotional stress <incoherent speech>
—in·co·her·ent·ly adverb
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