marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; a coherent argument

[ Syn: consistent , logical , ordered ]

(physics) of waves having a constant phase relation

capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner; a lucid thinker; she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident

[ Syn: logical , lucid ]

sticking together; two coherent sheets; tenacious burrs

[ Syn: tenacious ]