Incoherent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ənt/ in·co·her·ent

Meaning & Definition of Incoherent

Incoherent (adjective)

  1. lacking coherence
  2. lacking normal clarity or intelligibility in speech or thought
  3. lacking orderly continuity, arrangement, or relevance, inconsistent

Incoherent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not clearly or logically connected

    "the thriller's incoherent plot left movie audiences wondering who did what"

    similar: choppy, disconnected, disjointed, unconnected
    related: baffling, bewildering, confounding, confused, confusing, disordered, disorderly, disorganized, muddled, perplexing, puzzling, unorganized, disconcerting, frustrating, fallacious, illogical, inconsistent, invalid, irrational, unsound, absurd, asinine, bizarre, curious, eccentric, foolish, odd, outlandish, outré, peculiar, screwy, strange, unreasonable, unusual, weird, meaningless, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, ridiculous, senseless, silly, unconvincing, inexplicable, unaccountable, unexplainable
    opposite: coherent, connected
    near: ordered, orderly, organized, systematic, systematized, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, solid, sound, valid, cogent, compelling, convincing, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, clear, clear-cut, lucid, perspicuous, transparent, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable

  2. consisting of particles that do not stick together

    "a driveway covered with incoherent gravel"

    similar: loose, unconsolidated
    related: nonadhesive, nonviscous, disconnected, disjointed, separate, unconnected, coarse, granular, rough
    opposite: coherent, compact, dense, packed
    near: connected, solid, compacted, compressed, adhesive, gelatinous, gluey, glutinous, gooey, gummy, sticky, viscid, viscous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incoherent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incoherent:

choppy, disconnected, disjointed, unconnected, loose, unconsolidated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incoherent

Words with the opposite meaning of Incoherent:

coherent, connected, compact, dense, packed

Related Words for Incoherent

baffling, bewildering, confounding, confused, confusing, disordered, disorderly, disorganized, muddled, perplexing, puzzling, unorganized, disconcerting, frustrating, fallacious, illogical, inconsistent, invalid, irrational, unsound, absurd, asinine, bizarre, curious, eccentric, foolish, odd, outlandish, outré, peculiar

Near Antonyms of Incoherent

ordered, orderly, organized, systematic, systematized, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, solid, sound, valid, cogent, compelling, convincing, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, clear, clear-cut, lucid, perspicuous, transparent, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable, compacted, compressed, adhesive, gelatinous

Word Forms of Incoherent

Derived words: incoherently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Incoherent

First known use: 1599

Frequently Asked Questions about Incoherent

What does "Incoherent" mean?

"Incoherent" means lacking coherence. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking coherence. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Incoherent"?

Other words for "Incoherent" include choppy, disconnected, disjointed, unconnected, loose and unconsolidated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incoherent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incoherent"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incoherent". Common alternatives include choppy, disconnected, disjointed, unconnected, loose and unconsolidated.

What is the opposite of "Incoherent"?

Antonyms of "Incoherent" include coherent, connected, compact, dense and packed. Near antonyms include ordered, orderly, organized and systematic.

How do you use "Incoherent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incoherent" in a sentence: "the thriller's incoherent plot left movie audiences wondering who did what"; "a driveway covered with incoherent gravel".

Is "Incoherent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Incoherent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Incoherent"?

"Incoherent" is pronounced /ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ənt/ and divided into syllables as in·co·her·ent.

What is the origin of the word "Incoherent"?

First known use: 1599.