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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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