Definition of incoherence

incoherencenoun

sự không mạch lạc

/ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərəns//ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪrəns/

The word "incoherence" has its roots in 15th-century Latin. The Latin term "incohaerere" means "to stick together badly" or "to be unconnected." This Latin phrase was derived from "in-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "cohaerere" (meaning "to stick together"). In the 1530s, the word "incoherence" was first used in English to describe a state of being disconnected or sundered. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass a lack of logical connection or unity between ideas, emotions, or actions. Today, "incoherence" is used to describe a lack of sense, consistency, or logic in thought, speech, or behavior. Throughout its history, the word "incoherence" has retained its Latin roots, emphasizing the idea of things falling apart or failing to join together as they should.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningsự không mạch lạc, sự không rời rạc ((cũng) incoherentness)
meaningý nghĩ không mạch lạc; bài nói không mạch lạc; lời nói không mạch lạc
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the fact of not being able to express yourself clearly, often because of emotion

thực tế là không thể diễn đạt rõ ràng, thường là do cảm xúc

Example:
  • Having lapsed into complete incoherence, he fell silent.

    Sau khi hoàn toàn mất đi sự mạch lạc, anh ta im lặng.

the fact of not being logical or well organized

thực tế là không logic hoặc không được tổ chức tốt

Example:
  • the deep incoherence of their rationale

    sự thiếu nhất quán sâu sắc trong lý lẽ của họ

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