incoherently
|in-co-her-ent-ly|
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/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəntli/
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/ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərəntli/
(incoherent)
lacking clarity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incoherently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incohaerens,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'cohaerens' meant 'sticking together.'
Historical Evolution
'incohaerens' transformed into the French word 'incohérent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incoherent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not sticking together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking logical connection.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner lacking logical or meaningful connection; not coherent.
He spoke incoherently after waking up from the surgery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45