Meaning
consistency, coherence
- the quality of being logical, consistent, or harmonious
- congruity between one's words or principles and one's actions
In a sentence
Apprezzo molto la coerenza tra ciò che dici e ciò che fai.
I really appreciate the consistency between what you say and what you do.
Il suo discorso mancava completamente di coerenza logica.
His speech completely lacked logical coherence.
Hai agito con coerenza rispetto ai tuoi principi morali?
Did you act consistently with your moral principles?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| coerenza | feminine · singular |
| coerenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Unlike English 'coherence' which often means clarity of speech, 'coerenza' strongly emphasizes behavioral consistency and integrity.