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coherently to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"coherently to" is not a correct or commonly used phrase in written English.
In general, "coherently" is an adverb that describes how something is said or written, while "to" is a preposition that is used to show direction, movement, or position. They do not usually go together in a grammatical way. If you are trying to convey the idea that something is being done in a coherent manner, you could use the phrase "in a coherent way" or "coherently." For example: - "She explained her argument coherently, with clear evidence to back it up." - "The instructions were not written coherently, making it difficult for me to understand them." - "The students were able to present their ideas in a coherent way, making it easy for the audience to follow along." "Coherently" can also be used with other prepositions, such as "with" or "in." For example: - "She spoke coherently with her colleagues, outlining their ideas for the project." - "The group worked together coherently in order to finish the task on time." Overall, "coherently to" is not a commonly used phrase in written English.
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Alternative expressions(5)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
44 human-written examples
In the coherence trials (3/7 of all trials), a subset of the dots started moving coherently to the left or right, with the strength of this coherence increasing at a rate of 1% per second.
Science
The narrative isn't shaped coherently to bring out contrasts and build toward a satisfying climax.
News & Media
But Democrats aren't running strong campaigns that tie in coherently to any of those themes.
News & Media
The men had lost their ability to think coherently, to act together, to recognize that a lifesaving idea might be possible.
News & Media
In the second step, this record, which is the hologram, is illuminated coherently to form an image of the original object.
Encyclopedias
Here the reference beam is added coherently to a Fraunhofer diffraction pattern of the object or formed by a lens (as in the first stage of Figure 9).
Encyclopedias
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
15 human-written examples
Molecular quasispecies are minimal evolutionary units able to evolve coherently and to adapt to environmental changes sufficiently fast to ensure survival.
Science
Parents want their children to be able to read, to write coherently and to be "stuffed" with the fundamentals of math and science so that they can pass tests and enter the harsh commercial world.
News & Media
Places to Haunt was born out of "a growing disillusionment with education and failure to coherently adapt to the challenges of adulthood".
News & Media
However, evolutionary biologists now correctly understand that the ability to coherently respond to environmental variation is itself a trait that can evolve and that genetic variation for this trait can be sorted within and among populations (Via 1984).
Science
They are learning to marshal an argument, write coherently, learning to deploy themselves in the outside world of work.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming for clarity, replace the phrase "coherently to" with alternatives like "logically connected to" or "in a coherent manner" to ensure grammatical correctness.
Common error
Avoid using "coherently to" in academic or professional contexts. Although sometimes found in scientific writing, it is generally seen as grammatically incorrect. Choose established phrases for better clarity and credibility.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "coherently to" is intended to function as an adverbial modifier indicating the manner in which something relates to something else. Ludwig identifies this construction as generally incorrect in standard English.
Frequent in
Science
61%
News & Media
27%
Encyclopedias
6%
Less common in
Formal & Business
6%
Reference
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
While the phrase "coherently to" appears frequently across various sources, including scientific and news media, Ludwig AI identifies it as generally grammatically incorrect. The intended meaning usually revolves around expressing a logical connection or relationship. Because of the ungrammatical nature of this expression, this guide recommends using alternatives such as "in a coherent manner", "logically connected to", or restructuring the sentence to use "coherently" as an adverb. Despite its relative frequency, especially in scientific texts, clarity and credibility are enhanced by adopting more conventional phrasing. Note that even though Ludwig lists many examples of usage, its assessment of grammatical incorrectness means careful consideration and possible revision are warranted when encountering or considering the use of "coherently to".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
in a coherent manner
Replaces the adverb-preposition combination with a prepositional phrase modifying "manner", emphasizing the quality of coherence.
logically connected to
Substitutes "coherently" with "logically connected", highlighting the logical relationship.
consistently linked to
Emphasizes consistent association rather than inherent coherence.
in alignment with
Focuses on agreement or correspondence instead of coherence.
correspondingly to
Highlights a matching relationship, somewhat formal in tone.
in accordance with
Highlights compliance with a rule or principle rather than simple coherence.
harmoniously with
Emphasizes a pleasing or balanced relationship.
in a cohesive relationship with
Replaces "coherently" with a noun-based phrase emphasizing unity.
integrated seamlessly into
Highlights smooth combination rather than logical coherence.
in a unified manner with
Stresses the sense of oneness and unity.
FAQs
Is "coherently to" grammatically correct?
No, "coherently to" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. Use alternatives like "in a coherent manner" or "logically connected to" instead.
What does "coherently" mean?
"Coherently" means in a clear, logical, and consistent way. However, directly combining it with "to" is usually grammatically incorrect.
Which is correct, "coherently with" or "coherently to"?
"Coherently with" is generally better than "coherently to", but rewriting the sentence for clarity is often preferable. Consider using a phrase like "in a coherent manner".
How can I rephrase a sentence that uses "coherently to"?
Try replacing "coherently to" with phrases like "logically linked to", "in alignment with", or restructuring the sentence to use "coherently" as an adverb modifying a verb.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested