incoherence
noun
in·co·her·ence
ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s 
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1
: the quality or state of being incoherent
2
: something that is incoherent
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Through the fog of its incessant sociopolitical incoherence (also nothing short of ur-typical of the militant-spy genre), each episode delivers an even mix of A-list scenery chewing, insane dialogue, and small-screen action that actually kinda rips.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The incoherence of Trump’s thinking is reflected in the incoherence of his speech, which in rallies and interviews flits from one topic to another for no apparent reason.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
On the whole, what is remarkable about Germany in World War II is the ideological cohesion among the military rather than any incoherence, something tightened by the initial victories and unraveling only at the very end, in 1944 and 1945.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The career of Republican Tommy Thompson, who won an unprecedented four terms as governor, embodied the incoherence.
—Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The incoherence of Trump’s thinking is reflected in the incoherence of his speech, which in rallies and interviews flits from one topic to another for no apparent reason.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
On the whole, what is remarkable about Germany in World War II is the ideological cohesion among the military rather than any incoherence, something tightened by the initial victories and unraveling only at the very end, in 1944 and 1945.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The career of Republican Tommy Thompson, who won an unprecedented four terms as governor, embodied the incoherence.
—Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Incoherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incoherence. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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incoherence
noun
in·co·her·ence
ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s
-ˈher-
1
: the quality or state of being incoherent
2
: something that is incoherent
Medical Definition
incoherence
noun
in·co·her·ence
ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s
-ˈher-
-ˈher-
: the quality or state of being incoherent
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