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incoherent argument

[ɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt ˈɑrɡjumənt]
nounpl: incoherent arguments
argumento incoerente
1. An argument that lacks logical consistency, clarity, or connection between its premises and conclusions; a reasoning that is disjointed, confusing, or contradictory
His incoherent argument failed to convince the jury because it jumped between unrelated points.
Seu argumento incoerente não conseguiu convencer o júri porque pulava entre pontos não relacionados.
2. A statement or set of statements that do not follow a logical sequence or lack internal consistency
The incoherent argument presented no clear connection between cause and effect.
O argumento incoerente não apresentava conexão clara entre causa e efeito.
NYC Slang
a hot mess argument / word salad
Synonyms
illogical argumentinconsistent argumentdisjointed argumentmuddled argumentrambling argument
Antonyms
coherent argumentlogical argumentconsistent argumentclear argumentsound argument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumento incoerente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
argumento incoerente
Common in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
argumento incoerente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

doesn't hold water
full of holes
all over the place
não faz sentido
falta coerência
está confuso e desconexo
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