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coherent

adjective
 
 
/kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/ US  /koʊˈhɪr.ənt/

Definition

C2 If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way.Logic and reason C2 If someone is coherent, you can understand what they say: When she calmed down, she was more coherent (= able to speak clearly and be understood).Easy to understand coherently
 
 
/-li/ adverb
Easy to understandLogic and reason
(Definition of coherent adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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