B2nounformalacademiclanguage
US/koʊˈhɪr.əns/
UK/kəʊˈhɪə.rəns/
the quality of being logical and well connected, so that all the parts fit together
In context
The essay lacks coherence because the paragraphs are in a random order.
The new leader gave the party a sense of coherence and direction.
Good writers use linking words to give their ideas more coherence.
Words that go with coherence
verb + noun
- lack coherenceThe plan lacks coherence.
- provide coherenceClear headings provide coherence.
adjective + noun
- logical coherenceThe report has logical coherence.
- narrative coherenceThe film has little narrative coherence.
noun + preposition
- coherence ofI doubt the coherence of his argument.
- sense of coherenceRoutine gives children a sense of coherence.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a coherenceCorrect: coherence