- (a.) Composed of mutually dependent parts; making a logical whole; consistent; as, a coherent plan, argument or discourse.
- (a.) Sticking together; cleaving; as the parts of bodies; solid or fluid.
- (a.) Logically consistent; -- applied to persons; as, a coherent thinker.
- (a.) Suitable or suited; adapted; accordant.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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