Basic Details
Word: Incoherent
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not clear or easy to understand; confusing and difficult to follow.
Synonyms: Unclear, confusing, disjointed, scrambled
Antonyms: Coherent, clear, logical, understandable
Idioms and Phrases
- Incoherent mumbling: Refers to speaking in a way that is unclear, often due to confusion or emotion. Example: "After the long meeting, his incoherent mumbling made it hard to know what he wanted."
- Lost in translation: Used when something becomes unclear or confusing after being interpreted or translated. Example: "The instructions were so complex that they seemed lost in translation."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After staying up all night, her speech was incoherent and hard to follow.
Example 2: The professor's lecture was so incoherent that many students left the class confused.
Example 3: He gave an incoherent response when asked about his plans for the future.
Fun Fact
The word "incoherent" comes from the Latin 'in', meaning 'not', and 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick together'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century.
Famous Quote
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Ralph Waldo Emerson. This quote highlights the importance of clarity and coherence in expressing oneself.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "incoherent" mean?
a) Very clear and understandable
b) Not clear or hard to understand
c) Like a puzzle
d) Very organised
Answer: b) Not clear or hard to understand
2. Which of these is a synonym of "incoherent"?
a) Clear
b) Unclear
c) Logical
d) Systematic
Answer: b) Unclear
3. What is the opposite of "incoherent"?
a) Confusing
b) Coherent
c) Disjointed
d) Scrambled
Answer: b) Coherent
4. Which sentence uses "incoherent" correctly?
a) Her incoherent argument made it easier to understand the topic.
b) The movie was incoherent and difficult to follow.
c) He was incoherent and gave a clear answer.
d) The writing was incoherent, and it was easy to follow.
Answer: b) The movie was incoherent and difficult to follow.
5. Which idiom means the same as "incoherent"?
a) Lost in translation
b) Clear as mud
c) Spilt milk
d) Easy as pie
Answer: a) Lost in translation
