coherently.

1. In a way that connects ideas clearly and consistently.

2. With a stable timing relationship between waves, allowing them to combine in a predictable way.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• argue coherently
• explain coherently
• coherently organized

On the page

The witness could describe each detail but could not explain coherently how the events fitted together.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: analysis, explanation, qualification. Commonness: moderately common.