incoherence
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/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/
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/ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərəns/
lack of consistency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incoherence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incohaerentia,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'cohaerentia' meant 'sticking together.'
Historical Evolution
'incohaerentia' transformed into the French word 'incohérence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incoherence' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not sticking together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of logical connection or consistency.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being incoherent; lack of logical connection or consistency.
The incoherence in his argument made it difficult to follow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35