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incoherently

/ˌɪn.koʊˈhɪr.ənt.li/
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Adjective:incoherent
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is unclear, confused, or impossible to understand (especially regarding speech or writing).

Example

"Exhausted from the long journey, the traveler mumbled incoherently before falling asleep."

2

In a way that lacks logical order, consistency, or integration between different parts.

Example

"The committee's proposal was incoherently structured, making it difficult to implement the new guidelines."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'incoherent' and the suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick or cling together'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incoherently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incoherently
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