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coherent

co·her·ent [ kō hrənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. logically or aesthetically consistent: logically or aesthetically consistent and holding together as a harmonious or credible whole

2. speaking logically: able to speak clearly and logically
He was so confused and dazed he was barely coherent.

3. physics sticking together: able to hold together to form an inseparable mass

4. physics with same wavelength: describes electromagnetic waves that have the same wavelength and a fixed phase relationship. Coherent light is produced by lasers.

5. measurements forming units without introducing constants: forming a system of units such as the International System in which the product or quotient of two units gives the unit of the derived quantity


co·her·ence noun
co·her·ent·ly adverb
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