incohesive
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking unity or connection: "incohesive" describes something that does not stick together or form a coherent whole; it refers to elements that are disconnected, disjointed, or not properly integrated.
Usage Examples
- (The plan lacked unity or connection between its parts.)
- (The essay was disjointed and not logically connected.)
- (The performance lacked coordination and unity.)
Advanced Usage
"incohesive structure": a framework or arrangement that lacks internal consistency or binding.
- The building's design had an incohesive structure, with mismatched architectural styles. (The structure was not unified or harmoniously connected.)
"incohesive argument": a line of reasoning that does not hold together logically.
- His speech presented an incohesive argument, making it hard for the audience to follow. (The argument was fragmented and lacked logical flow.)
Variants and Related Words
Incohesion (noun): the state of being incohesive; lack of unity or connection.
- The incohesion of the team led to their defeat. (The lack of cohesion caused the loss.)
Cohesive (adj): the opposite of incohesive; characterized by sticking together or forming a united whole.
- A cohesive group works well together. (A united group functions effectively.)
Synonyms
- Disjointed: lacking coherence or orderly connection.
- Fragmented: broken into separate, disconnected parts.
- Disconnected: not linked or joined together.
Antonyms
- Cohesive: united and well-integrated.
- Unified: formed into a single, coherent entity.
Related Idioms
"Falling apart at the seams": describing something that is breaking down or losing coherence.
- The project was falling apart at the seams due to incohesive planning. (The project was disintegrating because of a lack of unity.)
"Pieces that don't fit together": referring to elements that are mismatched or incompatible.
- Their arguments were like pieces that don't fit together — completely incohesive. (The arguments were incompatible and disjointed.)