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Incoherent vs Inherent - What's the difference?

incoherent | inherent |

As adjectives the difference between incoherent and inherent

is that incoherent is lacking coherence or agreement; incongruous; inconsistent; not logically connected while inherent is naturally as part or consequence of something.

incoherent

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking coherence or agreement; incongruous; inconsistent; not logically connected.
    • The same rambling, incoherent manner. — Bishop Warburton.
  • Not physically coherent; loose; unconnected.
    • (Woodward)

    Antonyms

    * coherent

    Related terms

    * incoherence

    inherent

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Naturally as part or consequence of something.
  • * (Lyn Beth Neylon)
    • You are a human being. You have rights inherent in that reality. You have dignity and worth that exists prior to law.
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    Usage notes

    * Not to be confused with inherit .

    Related terms

    * adherent * coherent * inhere * inherence * inherency * inherently

    Antonyms

    * extrinsic

    Synonyms

    * ingrained

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