v.i. adhere together; be united or consistent. coherence, n.coherent, a. sensible; intelligible. coherer, n. Radio, early form of detector, based on an imperfect contact.
The stars represent the states of Pohnpei, Kosrae, Yap, and Chuuk. The blue field is said to represent the Pacific Ocean. Effective date: 30 November 1978.