coherent
Clear and logical
Coherent describes things that hold together logically and make sense as a unified whole.
A coherent argument or explanation has parts that connect clearly and don't contradict each other.
A person who is coherent speaks or thinks in a way that others can follow and understand: After the accident, he was shaken but coherent.
In physics, coherent light consists of waves that maintain a constant phase relationship, as in a laser beam.
Without obstruction or fog
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- intelligibleCapable of being understood
- comprehensibleAble to be understood
- understandableAble to be grasped
articulate · explicit · plain · distinct · unambiguous · perspicuous · crystal-clear · readable
Based on valid reasoning
- reasonedDerived through careful thought
- rationalGoverned by logic
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- deductiveDeriving specifics from generals
inductive · systematic · methodical · valid · sound · cogent · consistent · sequential
Combined into one
- integratedCombined into a whole
- cohesiveTending to bond
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- synthesizedCombined into unified whole
consolidated · harmonized · whole · seamless · interconnected · interwoven · blended · merged
Moving continuously onward
- continuousWithout pause or gap
- sequentialOccurring in succession
- connectedJoined to another
- linearArranged in straight succession
sustained · unbroken · storylike · threaded · linked · progressing · followable · traceable
Occurring at the same time
- monochromaticOf one hue
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- laserConcentrated light device
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
amplitude · frequency · constructive · optical · quantum · electromagnetic · photon · oscillating
clear
Without obstruction or fog
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- intelligibleCapable of being understood
- comprehensibleAble to be understood
understandable · articulate · explicit · plain · distinct · unambiguous · perspicuous · crystal-clear · readable · accessible
logical
Based on valid reasoning
- reasonedDerived through careful thought
- rationalGoverned by logic
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
deductive · inductive · systematic · methodical · valid · sound · cogent · consistent · sequential · inferential
unified
Combined into one
- integratedCombined into a whole
- cohesiveTending to bond
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
synthesized · consolidated · harmonized · whole · seamless · interconnected · interwoven · blended · merged · congruent
flowing
Moving continuously onward
- continuousWithout pause or gap
- sequentialOccurring in succession
- connectedJoined to another
linear · sustained · unbroken · storylike · threaded · linked · progressing · followable · traceable · smooth
synchronized
Occurring at the same time
- monochromaticOf one hue
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- laserConcentrated light device
interference · amplitude · frequency · constructive · optical · quantum · electromagnetic · photon · oscillating · resonant
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- clarityclearness, clear, obvious, simplification, concise
- rational thinkinglogic, reason, analytical, deductive, objective
- speaking stylesarticulate, blunt, candid, conversational, casual
- togethernesstogether, united, unity, togetherness, bonding
- writing stylesformal, informal, minimalism, maximalism, concise
coherentincoherent
Lacking logical connection
illogical · irrational · unsound · fallacious · self-contradictory
coherentincoherent
Lacking logical connection
incomprehensible · unintelligible · muddled · confused · garbled
coherentdisorganized
Lacking systematic arrangement
chaotic · fragmented · disjointed · disconnected · scattered
- barely coherent
- coherent lightIn-phase electromagnetic radiation
incoherent, coherence, cohere, incoherence, coherently, incoherently, coherency, coheres, cohered