coherent statement

[/koʊˈhɪrənt ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: coherent statements
declaração coerente
1. A statement or declaration that is logical, consistent, and easy to understand; ideas that connect logically and support one another
The witness gave a coherent statement to the police about what happened.
A testemunha fez uma declaração coerente à polícia sobre o que aconteceu.
2. Speech or writing that flows logically without contradictions or confusing jumps in thought
Despite being nervous, she delivered a coherent statement during the presentation.
Apesar de estar nervosa, ela fez uma declaração coerente durante a apresentação.
In both Brazilian and American legal and academic contexts, 'coherent statement' is highly valued as a sign of credibility and competence. In professional settings, the ability to make coherent statements is essential for career advancement and is often emphasized in communication training programs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
logical statementclear statementconsistent statementwell-organized statementintelligible statement
Antonyms / Antônimos
incoherent statementcontradictory statementrambling statementconfusing statementdisjointed statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração coerente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
declaração coerente / afirmação coerente
Business and legal contexts prefer 'declaração coerente'
Rio de Janeiro
fala coerente / declaração coerente
Informal speech may use 'fala coerente'
Portugal
declaração coerente / afirmação coerente
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, with slight preference for 'afirmação' in some contexts

Related Words

coherenceclarityconsistencylogical reasoningarticulatecomprehensiblelucid

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a coherent statement
give a coherent statement
a coherent line of reasoning
speak in coherent terms
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