cohesive

adjective

co·he·sive kō-ˈhē-siv

-ziv

Synonyms of cohesive next

: exhibiting or producing cohesion or coherence

a cohesive social unit

cohesive soils

the cohesive property of clay

cohesively adverb

cohesiveness noun

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The Latin verb haerēre has shown remarkable stick-to-itiveness in influencing the English lexicon, which is fitting for a word that means "to be closely attached; to stick." Among its descendants are adhere (literally meaning "to stick"), adhere’s relative adhesive (a word for sticky substances), inhere (meaning "to belong by nature or habit"), and even hesitate (which implies remaining stuck in place before taking action). In Latin, haerēre teamed up with the prefix co- to form cohaerēre, which means "to stick together." Cohaerēre is the ancestor of cohesive, a word borrowed into English in the early 18th century to describe something that sticks together literally (such as dough or mud) or figuratively (such as a society or sports team).

Examples of cohesive in a Sentence

Their tribe is a small but cohesive group. Religion can be used as a cohesive social force.

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Get to know your nurses both as unique individuals and as a cohesive team, each bringing distinct strengths and abilities. —

Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 In the early years, the small but cohesive Jewish population mostly conducted its worship in private homes. —

Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 Keep the look cohesive by maintaining consistent window treatment fabrics and hardware throughout the space. —

Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024 This collaborative initiative seeks to establish a cohesive approach to European sustainable animation practices. —

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