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coherence — cohesion
(a rarely found pair, but important; for the right pronunciation of the word ‘coherence’, please click here, and for the right pronunciation of the word ‘cohesion’, please click here)
“Coherence” means ‘natural or reasonable connection of thoughts whether in speech or in writing, or in the field of science’’
e.g.
There is no coherence in that old man’s arguments. [i.e. his arguments are not clear or relevant to the matter]
“Cohesion” means (in general sense) ‘the act of sticking or being together of friends, social groups, etc.’, and in science ‘the force which holds two objects or substances’,
e.g.
Our team needs more moral cohesion if we wish to win the cup.
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