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Word of the Day – Coherent

By January 21, 2026Word of the Day

Coherent (adj)

ko-hee-rent

Logically connected; consistent; Harmonious; sticking together.

First recorded in 1570–80; from Medieval Latin cohērent-, variant of Latin cohaerent.

Example sentences

“The problem is, he can’t formulate a coherent opinion.”

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