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coherence in German

coherence in German is Kohärenz, Geschlossenheit, Zusammenhang — coherence means the quality of being logical, consistent and clearly connected, so that the parts of something fit together and make sense as a whole.

coherence in German

Kohärenz
noun
The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.
Geschlossenheit
noun
The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.
Zusammenhang
noun
A logical arrangement of parts, as in writing.
Kohärenz
noun
A logical arrangement of parts, as in writing.
Kohärenz
noun
(physics, of waves) The property of having the same wavelength and phase.

What does "coherence" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being logical, consistent and clearly connected, so that the parts of something fit together and make sense as a whole.
    "The essay had plenty of facts but no coherence."
  2. noun A fixed relationship between the phases of two or more waves, which allows them to produce a steady interference pattern.
    "Laser light has a high degree of coherence, which is why it can be focused so tightly."
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coherence in a sentence

  • The essay had plenty of facts but no coherence.
  • Years of piecemeal amendments have stripped the policy of any coherence.
  • Laser light has a high degree of coherence, which is why it can be focused so tightly.

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What is "coherence" in German?

"coherence" in German is Kohärenz, Geschlossenheit, Zusammenhang. coherence means: The quality of being logical, consistent and clearly connected, so that the parts of something fit together and make sense as a whole.

How do you use "coherence" in a sentence?

Example: "The essay had plenty of facts but no coherence." In German, "coherence" is Kohärenz, Geschlossenheit, Zusammenhang.

Are there other ways to say "coherence" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "coherence": Kohärenz, Geschlossenheit, Zusammenhang.

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