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Zusammenhang — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • coherence noun The quality of being logical, consistent and clearly connected, so that the parts of something fit together and make sense as a whole.
  • conjunction noun A word that connects other words, phrases, or clauses, such as "and", "but", or "because".
  • context noun The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
  • correlation noun A relationship in which two or more things tend to change together.
  • interrelation noun Mutual or reciprocal relation.
  • thread noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.

Senses

Zusammenhang is used for these senses in English:

  • coherence A logical arrangement of parts, as in writing.
  • conjunction The act of joining, or condition of being joined.
  • context The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
  • correlation A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.
  • interrelation mutual or reciprocal relation.
  • thread A line of reasoning, sequence of ideas, or train of thought.

coherence — full definition

  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.
  2. noun A fixed relationship between the phases of two or more waves, which allows them to produce a steady interference pattern.

conjunction — full definition

  1. noun A word that connects other words, phrases, or clauses, such as "and", "but", or "because".
  2. noun The act or state of two or more things occurring or joining together.
  3. noun In astronomy, an alignment where two celestial bodies appear at the same position in the sky as seen from Earth.

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