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coherent

[/koʊˈhɪrənt/]
adjective
coerente
1. logical and consistent; easy to understand
She gave a coherent explanation of the complex theory.
Ela deu uma explicação coerente da teoria complexa.
2. unified or integrated as a whole
The team presented a coherent strategy for growth.
O time apresentou uma estratégia coerente de crescimento.
3. able to speak or think in a logical way
Despite the accident, he remained coherent and answered all questions.
Apesar do acidente, ele permaneceu coerente e respondeu todas as perguntas.
4. (physics) having a fixed phase relationship
Coherent light from a laser is used in fiber optics.
A luz coerente de um laser é usada em fibra óptica.
Synonyms
logicalconsistentclearintelligiblerationallucid
Antonyms
incoherentillogicalconfuseddisjointedunclearinconsistent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coerente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
coerente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
coerente
standard usage
Portugal
coerente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make sense
hang together
hold water
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