B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
coerente
consistent, coherent, principled
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
costanteconsequenzialelogicointegroaffidabile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
incoerentecontraddittoriovolubilecapricciosoinstabile
Usage note
'Coerente' means consistent with one's stated values and principles. 'Costante' emphasises continuity over time. 'Consequenziale' (logical/consequential) is formal. 'Integro' adds moral integrity. 'Incoerente' (antonym) means contradicting oneself.
Example
"È una persona coerente: dice sempre quello che pensa e fa quello che dice."
"She is a consistent person: she always says what she thinks and does what she says."
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