Both Uses of
coherent
in
The Killer Angels
- Marshall's face appeared, an incoherent message.
Chpt 1.4 *incoherent = not understandable (unclear)standard prefix: The prefix "in-" in incoherent means not and reverses the meaning of coherent. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure.
- A band came by, playing an incoherent song, fifes and bugles.†
Chpt 1.4incoherent = not sensible or clear; or describing parts as not fitting together in a consistent or pleasing mannerstandard prefix: The prefix "in-" in incoherent means not and reverses the meaning of coherent. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure.
Definition:
sensible and clear; or describing parts as fitting together in a consistent or pleasing manner