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Definition of incohesive

incohesive

/ˌɪn.koʊˈhiː.sɪv/
in · co · he · sive
Adverb:incohesively
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incohesive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking unity, logical connection, or consistency among parts; failing to form a unified whole.

Example

"The committee rejected the proposal because its arguments were fragmented and incohesive."

2

Not sticking or holding fast together physically; composed of loose, easily separated particles.

Example

"The dry, incohesive sand along the dunes shifted constantly beneath our boots."

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• Rhymes for incohesive

• Nearby Words

incoherence
incoherent
incoherently
incohesive
income
incoming
incommunicado

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix 'in-' and 'cohesive', which derives from Latin 'cohaesus', the past participle of 'cohaerere' meaning 'to stick or cling together'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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