adherence

noun

ad·​her·​ence ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s 

əd-

1

: the act, action, or quality of adhering

adherence of paint to wood

2

: steady or faithful attachment : fidelity

adherence to a political party

Synonyms

• adhesion
• bonding
• cling

Examples of adherence in a Sentence

you'd think these refrigerator magnets would have better adherence—they fall off every time I open the door

adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations

Recent Examples on the Web

Global Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. —Runar Reistrup, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024

At the heart of Fast Fire Watch Guards' resounding success lies a blend of operational excellence, adherence to safety norms, and unwavering commitment to their clients. —Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

Losing weight can help reduce knee osteoarthritis symptoms, but adherence to those lifestyle changes can be challenging, Bliddal said. —Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French adherance, aerdaunce, aherdance "act of adhering, faction, supporters," borrowed from Medieval Latin adhaerentia, going back to Late Latin, "act of adhering," derivative of Latin adhaerent-, adhaerens, present participle of adhaerēre "to adhere"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

adherence

noun

ad·​her·​ence ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s 

əd-

1

: the action or quality of adhering

2

: steady or faithful attachment

adherence to the truth