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Coherence

usgb/kəʊˈhɪrəns/Volume
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Logical FlowPlay
Use 'coherence' to describe ideas or arguments that connect smoothly. SlideHer essay had great coherence, each point leading into the next.
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Avoid ContradictionsPlay
Coherence is lost if statements contradict each other. SlideThe witness's testimony lacked coherence because of several contradictions.
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Critical AnalysisPlay
Question the coherence of theories or accounts to assess their reliability. SlideThe coherence of his argument fell apart under critical analysis.