adherable

ad·here

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad-heer]
- /ædˈhɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad-heer]
- /ædˈhɪər/

Definitions of adherable word

adjective adherable having the ability to adhere 3
verb without object adherable to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed by to): The mud adhered to his shoes. 1
verb without object adherable Physics. (of two or more dissimilar substances) to be united by a molecular force acting in the area of contact. 1
verb without object adherable to be devoted in support or allegiance; be attached as a follower or upholder (usually followed by to): to adhere to a party. 1
verb without object adherable to hold closely or firmly (usually followed by to): to adhere to a plan. 1
verb without object adherable Obsolete. to be consistent. 1

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Origin of adherable

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Medieval Latin adhērēre for Latin adhaerēre (ad- ad- + haerēre to stick, cling), perhaps via Middle French adhérer

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Parts of speech for Adherable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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adherable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for adherable

adjective adherable

nonconforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.

Just one Synonym for adherable