🇬🇧🇨🇳 coherence - 连贯性 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "coherence" ("连贯性"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Coherence is when all the parts of something fit together in a clear, logical way, so it makes sense as a whole—like puzzle pieces forming one picture, or a story where events happen in an order that isn’t confusing.
The teacher loved the coherence of my presentation: first I showed the problem, then the solution, then free cookies to distract everyone from my shaky math.
The magician’s act lost coherence when he pulled a rabbit, a shoe, and my missing homework out of the same hat.
My diet plan had no coherence: I started with healthy salad and finished with three slices of cake and a mysterious fourth slice I don’t remember eating.
Grandpa’s stories have no coherence; he starts with World War II and somehow ends with a squirrel stealing his sandwich yesterday.
A fun fact about coherence in science is that lasers have special light waves all lined up with perfect coherence.
She spread old photos on the floor, searching for coherence. Each image found its place, giving coherence to scattered memories. A crooked ticket, a sun-faded map, a small note—coherence snapped into view like a line joining dots; the coherence held like breath. The little girl stepped back, her father wept at the clear coherence.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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