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coherently

/koʊˈhɪr.ənt.li/
co · her · ent · ly
Adjective:coherent
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• adverb

1

In a logical, clear, and consistent manner that is easy to understand.

Example

"Despite her exhaustion after the long flight, she was able to explain the complex research findings coherently to the committee."

2

In a manner that forms a unified, harmonious, or integrated whole.

Example

"The urban planners worked to ensure that the new transit lines functioned coherently with the existing neighborhood infrastructure."

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coherence
coherency
coherent
coherently
cohesion
cohesive
cohesively

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'coherent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin verb 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick or cling together' (from 'co-', 'together', and 'haerere', 'to stick').

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