coherence

Definitions

The quality of being logical, consistent, and easy to understand.

The state of sticking together or being united in a meaningful way.

The property of waves having a constant phase relationship.

Examples

The essay lacked coherence, making it difficult for the reader to follow the main argument.

The team worked hard to ensure the coherence of the project plan across all departments.

There is a surprising lack of coherence in his explanation of the events that took place last night.

Synonyms

consistency cohesion logic clarity unity order connectedness

Antonyms

incoherence disorder confusion inconsistency disconnection chaos irrationality