cohesive

adjective

co·he·sive kō-ˈhē-siv How to pronounce cohesive (audio)

-ziv

: 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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Cohesive describes something that sticks together literally or figuratively. To get into the stickiness of the matter, look at the word's etymology: cohesive ultimately derives from Latin haerere, meaning "to stick." Other descendants of haerere in English include adhere (literally meaning "to stick"), its relative adhesive (a word for a substance for sticking things together), inhere (meaning "to belong by nature or habit"), and even hesitate (which implies remaining stuck in place before taking action). Haerere also teamed up with the prefix co- to form cohaerere, an ancestor of cohesive, cohesion ("a sticking together"), cohere ("to stick together"), and coherent ("able to stick together" or "logically consistent").

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Across the region, the United States has made strategic efforts to embrace the allies in a more cohesive coalition, with military and diplomatic underpinnings.

New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Frequently, this focus on an early partnership results in a more cohesive website with beautiful aesthetics and a clean, intuitive user interface.

Michelle Abdow, Forbes, 17 June 2022 This new, more cohesive lineup will leave one Google video app and three Google chat apps.

Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 4 Aug. 2022 The car is more cohesive and stylish than the previous generation, with a good mix of physical buttons and digital displays.

Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 21 June 2022 The unified look of the cabinets makes the small space feel more cohesive, and glass-front doors keep the shelves from becoming dusty catchalls.

Andrea Cooley, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 What was the difficulty in getting those shots in a cohesive manner?

Carson Burton, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, Spoelstra will play his best players and most cohesive units.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 While those doing the writing and those doing graphic design are often different people or groups, collaborating with one another can yield branding that is more cohesive—and ultimately more effective.

Roger Boutin, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	cohesive
释义	cohesive adjective co·he·sive kō-ˈhē-siv -ziv : exhibiting or producing cohesion or coherence a cohesive social unit cohesive soils the cohesive property of clay cohesively adverb cohesiveness noun Did you know? Cohesive describes something that sticks together literally or figuratively. To get into the stickiness of the matter, look at the word's etymology: cohesive ultimately derives from Latin haerere, meaning "to stick." Other descendants of haerere in English include adhere (literally meaning "to stick"), its relative adhesive (a word for a substance for sticking things together), inhere (meaning "to belong by nature or habit"), and even hesitate (which implies remaining stuck in place before taking action). Haerere also teamed up with the prefix co- to form cohaerere, an ancestor of cohesive, cohesion ("a sticking together"), cohere ("to stick together"), and coherent ("able to stick together" or "logically consistent"). Example Sentences Their tribe is a small but cohesive group. Religion can be used as a cohesive social force. Recent Examples on the Web Across the region, the United States has made strategic efforts to embrace the allies in a more cohesive coalition, with military and diplomatic underpinnings. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Frequently, this focus on an early partnership results in a more cohesive website with beautiful aesthetics and a clean, intuitive user interface. Michelle Abdow, Forbes, 17 June 2022 This new, more cohesive lineup will leave one Google video app and three Google chat apps. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 4 Aug. 2022 The car is more cohesive and stylish than the previous generation, with a good mix of physical buttons and digital displays. Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 21 June 2022 The unified look of the cabinets makes the small space feel more cohesive, and glass-front doors keep the shelves from becoming dusty catchalls. Andrea Cooley, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 What was the difficulty in getting those shots in a cohesive manner? Carson Burton, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, Spoelstra will play his best players and most cohesive units. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 While those doing the writing and those doing graphic design are often different people or groups, collaborating with one another can yield branding that is more cohesive—and ultimately more effective. Roger Boutin, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin cohaesus, past participle of cohaerēre "to stick together, cohere" + -ive First Known Use circa 1731, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition cohesive adjective co·he·sive kō-ˈhē-siv, -ziv : exhibiting or producing cohesion cohesive adjective 1 as in coherent having the parts agreeably related His argument was both cohesive and persuasive. The album is cohesive from beginning to end. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance coherent coordinated symmetrical matching compatible matched balanced symmetric proportioned correspondent harmonic even regular harmonious congruous consonant Apollonian Apollinian eurhythmic eurythmic Antonyms & Near Antonyms uneven unequal asymmetric asymmetrical disordered incompatible skewed irregular unsymmetrical conflicting uncoordinated incongruous unbalanced disunited disharmonious clashing inharmonious disharmonic inharmonic See More 2 as in durable marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion They prefer to sculpt with clay because of its cohesive properties. Synonyms & Similar Words durable coherent reliable solid strong adhesive sturdy dependable tough sound stable unbreakable infrangible irrefragable adherent beefy firm stalwart fast bombproof Antonyms & Near Antonyms loose incoherent weak unbalanced shaky insecure wobbly unstable infirm unsubstantial unsound rickety wabbly unsteady tottering tottery See More
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