Communication Theory Vocabulary

adjective logical and consistent; easy to understand

• The scientist presented a coherent argument backed up by extensive research.
• I don't understand what you're trying to say, can you please be more coherent?
• Dude, your explanation is all over the place, try to be more coherent.
• Her thoughts were like puzzle pieces that finally came together to form a coherent picture.

noun a piece of written or printed material

verb to send a text message

adjective related to written or printed material

preposition used to indicate the content or subject matter of a written work

• The professor asked the students to analyze the text and identify the main themes.
• Can you please send me the text of the article so I can read it?
• I'll just shoot you a text when I'm ready to meet up.
• Her actions spoke louder than any text she could have sent.

noun a term used in philosophy and sociology to describe the sharing of subjective experiences between individuals

• The concept of intersubjectivity is crucial in understanding how individuals perceive and interact with one another.
• Intersubjectivity helps us make sense of how people see things from different perspectives.
• When it comes to intersubjectivity, it's all about getting where others are coming from.
• Intersubjectivity is like a bridge connecting the thoughts and feelings of different people.

noun a way in which something can be understood or interpreted

• The psychologist analyzed the patient's construal of the traumatic event.
• I don't agree with her construal of the situation.
• His construal of the party was totally off.
• Her construal of the painting was like seeing a whole new world.